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Once upon a time, I ventured into the realm of real estate with boundless enthusiasm and unwavering determination. In the beginning, it seemed like the stars had aligned in my favor. With over six transactions under m...
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Hello BP, I am searching for any recommendations on best books or resources for underwriting various types of commercial and industrial properties. Looking to learn about how larger REI companies and banks are underwr...
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We understand we are responsible for trimming and maintaining the trees around our rental property. However, we have had both neighbors comment about tree branches falling and hanging over the fence. A year ago we h...
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Hi all,My previous tenants had a couple of dogs and long story short, when they moved out, the house had a potent dog smell. My initial thought was that the smell was rooted in the carpeting. I had the carpet professi...
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From rising interest rates to rising insurance costs it seems like hits to multifamily operations just won’t stop. Several years ago I said that certain natural disaster areas could potentially become uninsurable. Wel...
I am considering starting a career as a real estate agent and wondering which state is the best place to begin. With so many states to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to begin your real estate jour...
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Hi BP'ers!I'm a new member living in Lansing, Michigan and I'm about to graduate from Michigan State University with an MS in Urban Planning. Go State! I currently own 2 SFR's in Lansing, one I live in, one I'm fixing...
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Longtime property manager of multifamily Coop and Condo buildings here, and a former student at SUNY Oneonta. Over the past year I've gone through a mindset transformation which has given me the hunger to break out of...
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Hi everyone, I am new to real estate investing but I’ve read several books and have been actively listening to podcasts to gain knowledge. I would be grateful for the opportunity to connect with others that have exper...
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Has anyone instead of removing trees, sold their trees for timber?
I've got over 50 trees that I'm looking to remove and instead of paying someone to cut them down I figure there's got to be a way to make money off ...