Hi decking experts.  I've got a few deck related questions - 1. Our back patio is treated lumber (the green stuff from Home Depot).  When we bought the property 5 years ago, the wood was in good shape but looking pret...

Hello BP community, I'm finally joining the forums after listening to the BP podcast for a few months and am stoked to get started in real estate. I love that there is a place to receive guidance and feedback in a med...

Hi! I posted a question in a different post about how it's more difficult to find a property with a more favorable monthly rent/purchase price ratio in the Triangle Area, NC specially close to the Reasarch Triangle Pa...

Hi Everyone - How important is it in Mpls to make sure that tenants are changing furnace filters regularly?  And at what frequency?  I see a number of recommendations at monthly or quarterly, but don't know how much t...

So first, I'm new; keep that in mind.Started direct mail marketing 2 months ago and have sifted out a couple leads and saw a couple houses.  As of yesterday, I was about to get my first contract signed.  I have negoti...

I would like to provide a friendly warning for all realtors and investors in Nashville reading these forums. This is a red alert against buying any new construction homes by builder Jay Ellis of Airtight Resources. I ...

This apartment was occupied by smokers for 16 years. I I bought an apartment last year that had smokers for 30 years straight and it still didn't look this bad. Nasty!This is my favorite. It looks like an actual confe...

I'm looking into investing in Ohio (possibly Cleveland), because of the cash flow. But I heard a lot of bad reviews about property management companies. Is it possible to self-manage in D areas? Here's what I'd want t...

Hi BP team,

I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...

I am looking for some mentor-type investors/wholesalers in the Chicago area.

REI will be a part time endeavor for a few years while I continue my career in advertising. I have a great background with companies like ...