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Tom Tarrant Scared Money Dont Make Money
8 December 2008 | 42 replies

I just love this saying...

and,

"analysis paralysis" = someone (usually a numbers guy) who over analyzes every deal to a point where he can never jump in the game.

Dave Ramsey always uses "leave the cave, go out a...

Wesley W. Tenants challenging minor rent increase
28 July 2021 | 45 replies

Some context…
Small multi-family building (4 units) self managed. One of the upper units went vacant and needed an update (flooring, paint, etc.). Power tool work began no earlier than 9:30am and finished no later ...

Jimmy S. Would you rent to a section 8?
30 June 2014 | 47 replies

Long story short I never dealt with section 8.

She is a single mom with 5 kids, yes 5 kids. Right away I can see the kids damaging everything. Rent is $1050 a month and section 8 will pay for $800+ each mon...

Jake Kucheck How Much Do You Pay Your Property Manager?
21 August 2018 | 68 replies

Pretty simple question... but:

1) I know that some/many of you self-manage. You don't need to tell me "ZERO" and elaborate on how great you are. I get it.

2) I'm sure someone out there still uses a PM or PM compan...

Brandon Ingegneri If your going to quit your job or drop out of college, read this
28 January 2019 | 30 replies

I’ve been reading a ton of posts recently where people have recently quit college or a job, or are thinking about doing so. While I commend people on having the commitment and passion to peruse a different path, but t...

Andrew Evans Property destroyed by burst pipe. property management gone quiet
7 February 2020 | 48 replies

So my insurance is deducted from my rental payments and i see it noted every year on my statements but see no documentation from them showing me insurance is in place. The water was turned off between tenants and when...

Jason V. Ready for Self-Help Eviction, but I accepted a rifle as deposit!!
19 February 2022 | 16 replies

Definitely many legal issues at play here, but I'll give my side of the story before starting this process to see what you guys think (besides the fact that I'm incredibly stupid & naive for breaking numerous rule...

Darrin Carey Borrowing Downpayment, closing costs, and earnest money
6 April 2023 | 28 replies

As a private lender, I'm suddenly getting a lot of requests for three things that concern me.
1. Lending the Downpayment (behind another hard money lender)2. Lending all the borrowers closing costs3. Lending funds fo...

Jerry Benson Tenant threating to Sue
9 January 2017 | 49 replies

I'll try to keep this brief.  I have a rental property in Charlotte, NC and the gas fireplace hasn't worked for awhile.  While my property manager was in the process of getting an estimate, the tenant (without approva...

Nina Granberry What do you do with your cash flow?
7 December 2020 | 80 replies

Hi BP Community,This year in June I purchased my first buy and hold property - a duplex. I know that it is important to have cash reserves set aside for unexpected issues that may arise with the property. However, sho...