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How have you structured loans/financing with friends and family? I may have some family interested but I'm not sure how to structure a deal with them. Please provide any success stories and/or failures and any other c...
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I had my tax guy open an LLC for me this spring, but don't know much about maintaining it. I currently own a duplex and I'm working on getting it out of my name and into the LLC's name. I am also in the middle of reno...
I currently own and rent 9 units and I'm managing the properties as well. I am looking for a moderately-priced (free would be best) property management software--similar to Appfolio. Any recommendations?
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Hi Everyone,
I purchased my first rental property, all cash, at an auction in April. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1738 sq ft. After closing, my total purchase price was around 8,600. The property has a Section 8 tenant, rent...
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As a resident of the Gulf Coast of Florida (Bradenton) we just witnessed the strength of Mother Nature with the most recent passing of Hurricane Helene in the Gulf. Even though we did not get a direct hit we encounte...
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This was my first investment property. I bought it in January last year at auction for $3500 but it needed a lot of work and had severe termite damage. I camped out in the property off and on for 4 months getting it ...
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I wanted to see if there was anyone doing direct marketing campaigns, building a lead website, or wholesaling internationally. I've been thinking of doing this in Central or South America in order to find vacation ren...
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Hello ALL
I've purchases and self manage a 12 unit apartment building for approximate 1 year and a few months. I have assistance and marketing and screening and a on call handyman. Yeah this isn't my best system bu...
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Hey guys - I'm hearing conflicting advice on what lenders to go with for investing out of state.Is it better to go with a lender who is local to the area of purchase? Or does it not matter, it really comes down to the...
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Hi BP Community,I have 2, 4 units total Duplexes that I purchased in the last 2 years that were money makers last year. Everything was going well before 2022 hit and tenant turnover happened. Unit 1 turn: renter went ...