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Josh Bustle Dead Equity - How much money do you leave in rentals?
12 November 2018 | 108 replies

Hello Bigger Pockets!My main question is how much money do you leave in your rentals? I've got one rental property worth $280k, about 60% LTV (115k in equity). I just closed on my first "Live in Flip" and I'm moving i...

James Park New Landlord. How to handle a situation when tenant cannot pay the full rent amount
21 June 2012 | 51 replies

I brought in new tenants to my townhome in the Chicago burbs three month ago, before moving to Atlanta.

Long story short, in July, I had an unusual storm in Chicago that put 6 feet of water in my basement. I have sp...

Rod Desinord 90% of you won't do anything!!!! But why?
16 January 2017 | 82 replies

I always hear this figure and wonder to myself how come? Is it because people are scared or is it because the people who are trying to get into investing have a hard time figuring out what information is correct and w...

Will Wu Is this seller playing games with me?
24 October 2014 | 70 replies

I recently engaged in a negotiation to buy a portfolio of rental apartments from a seller whom just inherited these properties from her late father. The properties were off market. I contacted her to discuss if she mi...

Tristan Colborg Issue getting bid from contractor
24 October 2019 | 66 replies

Hey BP community looking for some insight here. I've been trying to get bids for some work on a newly acquired triplex, and recently guy response back from one of the contractors that kind of took me back. Not sure if...

Giani Brussich Please help me understand why STR is considered evil by locals?
8 September 2022 | 63 replies

If this is the wrong place for this, please remove it.Recently, I have seen a lot of threads/posts come up on social media (I know, not very reliable or the truth) about how bad/hated STR is for local neighborhoods. W...

Scott Schaecher Just Jump: A story on our 'first' deal in St Louis
6 July 2021 | 28 replies

Hello BP Community! I'm writing this post to begin chronicling the learning experiences we've had so far in the purchase, renovation, refinance, and renting out of a multi-family property in the city of St. Louis. I'm...

Will Barnard The Occupants from Hell!
16 April 2019 | 838 replies

I am currently dealing with some occupants (who are no more than squatters) and getting them out so I can get in and start the rehab has been a daunting process. Typically, I get them out with cash for keys and it is ...

Ken Weiner Been sued? Please share.
8 October 2018 | 91 replies

There are so many discussions on here about the most appropriate asset protection strategies for various situations. Umbrella policies, LLCs, holding LLCs, land trusts, etc. People debate whether someone else can si...