Hello BP Community;I have these two opportunities to purchase 2 properties.They are student houses, both in excellent condition, no rehabing is required! Both have been placed through the BP Analizyer / calculator, ov...

Hey. I have heard the term lipstick on a pig a lot since I have got into real estate. What actually constitutes lipstick on a pig over a real rehab? Is putting lipstick on a pig something like just replacing carpet an...

Hi, advice please...I'm looking to cash-out refinance. In Chicago, what elements of a property could help increase value in the appraisal? 
Property built in 2001, things looking bit tired or starting to need repairs...

Hello everyone! Just submitted an offer for a duplex in Detroit - Bagley District Neighbor hood. It's listed at 160k with 6 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. I've been looking for a deal for over a year now and this looks...

We just rented out a sfh, the property has been completely remodeled last month, new kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, flooring, paint, base, lighting, just about everything.We have a tennant that moved in, and is want...

New to BP and first time post.  I have purchased a rental property that includes a 2,000 sqft SFH and a stacked duplex (both units are 860 sqft - top floor is a 2/2 and bottom floor is a 1/1).  The bottom floor of the...

Some Befores......

I have owned an apartment building with 10 one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for a number of years. It was not in great shape when I bought it and, to be honest, I have not done a good job of helping it out. Now it is ...

I just got word that a couple of my tenants had to leave for a family emergency and left their dog running around the unit.  Apparently they won't be back until tomorrow.  Should I be concerned about this?  I didn't r...

Two family house that we live in purchased July 2015 we inherited the tenant. She has been here for 7 years pays her rent normally two days late and she is slow to notify of any repairs. The bathroom floor needs to be...