Does anyone own a coffee shop or have invested in a coffee shop?I’ve been considering opening a coffee shop up and hiring people to run it. I’ve got family that work and manage a coffee shop and are moving to where I...

@Gail White wrote in an earlier post:I have made an offer on a house where there has been a very heavy smoker living for a number of years. The originally white popcorn ceiling is now yellow over the entire surface. T...

Some of you might be following the deal diary thread my business partner @Bill Labrecque and I started for our 2-family flip in Southington, Connecticut here on BP.After closing we noticed that in the 2-car detached...

Hi, my friend recently acquired their first SFH for house hacking. They are starting to need basic tools (e.g., they want to mount a security camera but the instructions call for a 15/64" drill bit to drill some holes...

So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...

I'm about to go straight from renter to triplex owner-occupant. I'm an exceptionally fast learner and have at least average coordination, so I love the idea of learning to do as many things as possible myself.

If I w...

My first property is going on the market next week (!!). I'm thinking whether to provide linens/towels. I do have them but someone told me it creates additional hassle for cleaning personnel (my house sleeps 20 = lots...

Hey folks! I'm putting together some pages on the site (Like the "signup" page) and want to include some short testimonials, so rather than searching hundreds of forum threads, I thought I'd just ask for some here! I ...

I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...