I grossly underestimated maintenance and make ready costs for my KCMO portfolio. Operating costs are through the roof and net income is non-existent in my first year of business. I started with 2 SFH turnkeys which ha...

Just received an accepted offer 10 minutes ago on an 8 unit property. They were refusing to allow an inspection so I ended up waving it after talking to an experienced real estate investor based on his suggestion. Fou...

I am currently saving up to buy my first property (a househack) while finishing grad school. I have a job lined up in Dallas, which is theoretically great for long term appreciation. However it's also highly competiti...

I currently earn a six figure salary at a pretty non-pressure, but full time, job.  We have 4 small children and would like to have more.  So we've been trying to build our rental portfolio so that I can replace my in...

I've seen so many forum posts advising NOT to give any money to contractors upfront - because so many people have been ripped off by contractors. I've seen many responses from contractors, saying they've got to buy ma...

Hello BP,I'm in a situation that I'd like to hear from other owners on.  The PM company I use placed a tenant in one of my properties with a lease start date of May 1st, 2019.  The PM company told me everything checke...

Hi All,I have a potential flip that needs a new kitchen.  Who do you use for inexpensive kitchen cabinets?  Big box store?  In the past I had an awesome custom cabinet guy but I've moved to a new area and don't have o...

You always hear about rental properties as passive income. Well I totally disagree. Even with PM in place, there are still many active activities when it comes to direct property ownership. Yes, it does take several t...