Has anybody here invested in any of the biodiesel production companies that are up and coming? What kind of returns are you seeing? I looked into it before we moved out of Iowa, but never was able to actually make t...

Good afternoon BP nation,      I always seem to have common items stolen from every rental unit when tenants move out. I tend to see stolen light bulbs, smoke detectors, hydraulic door closers (yes), shower curtains a...

I am trying to learn more about Section 8.  I know that it is guaranteed income because the government guarantees it.  However, what are the chances that the tenant trashes your place?  If they mess up your place then...

Hello Everyone!I'm about a 13 days from closing on the 7 unit in San Diego and I'm starting to look for an insurance company for the building.  I wanted to know if any of you have suggestions on what to look for and t...

I am going to use this thread to update everybody on my progress on a daily or weekly basis.  My goal is to have feedback, encouragement, debate and constructive criticism.  I had originally started a blog for this pu...

Tenant calls and complains temp won't go below 75.  I called a bunch of companies, and finally got one to come out after 5pm because that's the only time that works for the tenant. Repair guy tells me the FILTER was f...

Hi folks,Whats the best doorbell system for multi families you have used so far?There's no need to have video camera, tenants just need to be able to buzz people in.I appreciate your feedback.Andresa

I still have not pulled the trigger on my first real estate investment. I recently had lunch with a buddy who is a Realtor and owns a few properties he rents.  We were talking shop, I mentioned I would 100% need a Pro...

So how often do I really need to do it? After every tenant, or do you think if I get all the keys back and the were a great tenant it's to just keep the same keys?

Hi,I live in Texas and it gets HOT here... I have yearly maintenance done on all A/C units to ensure they are working properly.  When an A/C unit stops working tenants will make this an urgent emergency.  My A/C guy i...