Bob Elliott
Rehab Cost Estimator
what are software applications for estimating rehab costs?
Bobby Narinov
Using local help for posting 3 day notice and filing with the courts
If you are out of area (2-3hrs drive) landlord you have two choices:1. Hire a management company (a whole set of problems)2. Manage it yourself.The problems with #2 are numerous like showing the property to the prospe...
Brad Sparks
Appliances, filters, and tenant preference
How much weight do you give to tenant requests? The fridge needs to be replaced and the tenant wants a side by side with an ice maker. The difference in price vs a basic fridge is $200-300. Another question: do you pa...
Ariq Sharif
Why the 30 Day Real Estate Deal Mantra????
Hello PB family. I see and hear this all the time "30 days to your first real estate deal" and following that is some kind of projected figure you could make 5, 10, 20 thousand dollars, no cash, no credit...etc. (We...
Jaimie Chen
Tenant build a ramp in backyard
I will make the story short. I just found out today my manager agreed (on my behalf) my tenant (a year ago) to build a bmx ramp in back yard. What should I do? Should I let him build or tear it? He already in the mi...
Brittany Smith
Two house one property appraisal
How is aprasal done with two houses on one property. First house is the original and is a 2/1. Second house is a two story garage that was converted into living quarters and just recently remodeled 2/1. The houses ar...
Justin C.
Strongly considering replacing windows in C grade home... good idea?
My 1st property will be ready in 2 weeks - May 1st. Its a 1910's style SFH that will rent for $650 p/m which is right at, to slightly lower than market rate. The windows are the original wood and pretty much every o...
David J.
Nightmare scenario playing out. Can’t evict!
I need some advice please.
Northern California landlord here. Tenant couple who are late on rent 9 out of 12 months has not paid at all for April.
Claims it’s because they both are working less or not at all. (Mix...
Richard Cole
What do landlords dislike about property managers?
If you've been dissatisfied with property managers in the past, what were your biggest pain points? Landlords, what is your biggest objective to property management? What made your experience with PM better than antic...
John E.
Property manager recs
Hello everyone— new member to BP. I’m an out of state RE rental property investor who’s closing in a property in Dallas metroplex area. Hoping to gain some insight from seasoned investors on this forum. Appreciate you...