Mark Forest
Circuit breakers vs fuses
I have acquired a house with screw in fuses. There is a large difference in premiums with the insurance company if I convert to circuit breakers. From reading on the internet fuses seem perfectly safe. What am I mi...
Anna Buffkin
I hate Home Warranties!!
As the title suggests, I have home warranties. I get they are a great selling feature if you are selling a house, but they are usually more trouble than they are worth for me. I purchased a vacant house off the MLS ...
Cory St. Esprit
Tenant Wants to Break Lease Early
We lease a small commercial space to a non-profit to use for their thrift shop. They serve veteran women who deal w/ substance abuse and homelessness. They were a tenant when I purchased the building and we all signed...
Jamie Williams
Wholesaling A foreclosure
Hello,I reached out to some owners on the auction list and a few have contacted me back.I've read a little on wholesaling pre-foreclosures but there seems to be mixed approaches.For those that have wholesaled pre-fore...
Olivia C.
My worst landlord story - join in!
The 2 things I hated about renting was landlords who:Didn't make repairs timelyComing into my apartment without my permissionSome stories: >No working oven for 7 months despite several emails and calls.>No work...
Garrett Hogan
Pet Urine on Hardwood Floors, Any Solution?
I will be closing on a property next week that was previously a rental for the past 8 years. The apartment smells horrible due to the tenant allowing her pets to urinate all over the place. Their was carpeting on top ...
Account Closed
Proposed Metro Rail Extension by my units - Time to sell?
Hey BP Gang! Looking to hear your feedback on how the following issue may impact the value and rent premiums my property (duplex) demands. Some of you who reside in so-cal may be familiar with this issue.The Metro i...
Deborah Wodell
Lender Red Flags: Which Lenders Have You Had Bad Experiences With?
As both an investor and a broker, I’ve worked with a variety of lenders, and while many are solid, some have issues—whether it’s delayed closings, surprise fees, or poor communication.
I’m curious to hear from the co...
E J
What's the deal with finished basements?
From what I've read, it seems like finishing a basement will not add very much value to a home unless it is a walk-out. In some cases, it won't even count towards the square footage of the home. I really don't underst...
Cameron Skinner
What's you best War Story
Mine has to be when I rented to the manger of the Bottle Stoper, a local bar whose moto is "if you don't have a gun or a knife will issue one at the door." I was young and dumb at the time and she showed up with 4 mon...