Hello! My wife and I are new to the REI scene and actively looking to make connections, deals and grow our portfolio. We just recently bought a duplex and am owner occupying. The tenant side was already rented out and...

I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...

Hey BP, I recently purchased my very first property, which I am now getting ready to list for rent. One question that I keep going back and forth on is, should I include a washer and dryer in the unit? I have heard so...

My tenant signed a contact that clearly states that when he moves out the property must be in the same or better condition as at the time he moved in normal wear and tear excepted. 
He mounted a TV and when the mount...

I recently was replacing vinyl blinds at a property and noticed within hours of putting them up, they seemed off colored and splotchy. Thinking it was just the specific blinds I bought, I returned them and purchased d...

Hi All,My water company called out of the blue to have the water meter replaced; they are planning to replace all the meters in my neighborhood as part of their upgrade cycle. I figured this could be a a good opportun...

This is in Texas.I have a situation where some domestic violence has occurred and the wife has told me he trashed the house.    I contacted him today and told him I was coming by for an inspection tomorrow.   He has n...

Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and I have been watching it for a few months now waiting for the right time to post. I will try to keep this short and I appreciate any and all info given. I have been looking t...