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I am just now officially starting my journey into real estate. I own two properties and neither of them are currently acting as investments other than mortgage pay down and whatever appreciation the market creates in...
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Greetings to anyone reading this.I’ve got a recent situation with a tenant regarding a leaking toilet bowl. And wondering how to handle it as a novice landlord. I got a call from the city water department regarding hi...
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Hello. everyone.
I am here to offer some painting tips today.
I will periodically add to this topic as I do work myself and learn the ins and outs of
revitalizing property.
So this week I had to paint the interior ...
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So folks, after having made the commitment to buy an investment property, and having flailed about, not knowing my direction, making some random, bonehead offers, not knowing exactly what I want to do, etc., I think I...
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Greetings from Wichita. This question is not for political debate, we are aware of the laws of Kansas regarding firearms. We would like, however, to be proactive and not surprised if a tenant owns a firearm. We would...
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I will enter escrow on Monday and recently viewed units and noticed that two tenants have dogs and the owner currently has a no pets policy. One tenant tried to hide that they had a dog but the unit had a pet smell an...
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Hey BP community,
If you haven't already, check out the new podcast # 48. My friend and investor agent @Darren Sager was interviewed by @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon turner . Darren is a successful multi...
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Hello all, firstly wanted to thank you for this great resource. I have been lurking here for a few years, and there is such a wealth of knowledge on this site! I am renting out a place in Columbus, Ohio. I have re...
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Hi this is Swanny,Please realize that single family, duplexes, triplexes and quads are valued based on Comparative Values or commonly known as Comps. You are at the mercy of comps when you buy, sell, or refinance the...