Long time lurker here, figured it was time to ask my first question. I recently looked at a small apartment complex in Central Connecticut. The units are heated by a gas-fired direct vent heater located in the ki...

Hello BP Pro members,I am going to graduate school and I had this idea of buying a home to live in while I go to school. I found a house and I am under contract for a home at $43,500. The house was priced at $45,000 a...

Hey everyone,

i made a deal on a great 2 family home in the bradford area of haverhill, one 2 bedroom unit and the other unit is also 2 bedrooms but has a second level which has 4 bedrooms of its own, currently i ...

I was just curious if anyone has rented both units of a duplex short term. I am planning to make a few improvements and move towards the STR market here in Naples and wondered if anyone has any tips on making sure bot...

Hello Everyone!I've got a failing retaining wall and I'm looking for some suggestions on what I can do the remedy it! In its current state its a bit of a liability and safety hazard for tenants however I am wondering ...

The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...

Looking to purchase our third investment property. We rent to our local community college students, currently with seven on a 'waiting list' to get into one of our properties.  A flip came up for sale.  Good price, if...

This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.

When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...

I have some questions I am hoping you can help me find an answer to: We were recently notified after having an inspection completed (requested by our new insurance provider – Northfield is the carrier) by our local i...

I am in the process of preparing my Frederick property for the tenant. My real estate agent who uses zipLogix rental lease is trying to convince me that I HAVE to use the dual powered (AC and battery) smoke detect...