Derrick C.
1 applicant qualifies boyfriend does not
A couple that is applying to live in my first rental unit is currently filling out my application to return to me on Monday. However just talkimg to them he has a previous eviction on his record and is currently betw...
Patrick M.
Discovery work or not? Replacement of panel tied to installation of new circuits
I have a contract with a contractor that states the following (as part of the larger contract: "Each kitchen will have five circuits installed (fridge, micro, 2 at counter, and one installed but not activated for disp...
Joe Tomko
Buying an Air B&B in IRA: How do I determine where to buy?
I will soon be rolling over a 401(k) into my sdIRA and I want to use it to buy one or more Air B&Bs. How do I decide where demand is highest (i.e. there are not enough units versus renters) and whether rents/occu...
Mark Harris
Housing cycle's effect on learning.
Hi All,I'm currently extremely hesitant to enter the RE game after having heard "it's a seller's market" multiple times. As a learning investor focused on cash-flow, I'd like to know how you all feel the market cycle ...
Mike G.
Long Distance Rentals in Las Vegas?
After purchasing my first buy and hold, cash flowing duplex a year ago in Tacoma WA, I have been looking in the Seattle/Tacoma area for several months and the properties are so expensive now, the cash flow just does n...
Billy Zhao
My first disaster (contractor from hell) - some advice please
Here is what happened:
I hired a general contractor in November 2021 to help me remodel a vacation home. The contract is an all-inclusive/fixed-priced contract. She didn't want to do time-and-material or cost-plus wh...
Nikolas Engel
Option negotiation: Tenant wants rent reduction
Hello all,I am in negotiation with a small business tenant (beauty sector) of a commercial retail property we bought last year. The property has several suites, tenant leases 1,200sf, initial lease term comes to an en...
Keila Pritchard
Looking to buy a multi-family, hesitant about the crime-rate in Anchorage proper
Hello, My wife and I are military and looking to move to Anchorage next. Before we get up there, we know we'd like to buy property in Alaska regardless of where we PCS. I am inclined to buy a multi-family in Eagle Riv...
Austin White
Location location location
Hello everyone! I’m looking to buy a single family home in either Killeen or Georgetown Tx. I am active duty military stationed at Ft. hood and will be getting out of the military in a few years. I want to stay in Tex...
Ryan McIntyre
Young Fort Collins Newbie
Hello BP Community!My name is Ryan McIntyre and I am a 22 year old investing newbie in the Fort Collins, Colorado area. I currently attend Colorado State University (finance major) and I'm about to take on one of the ...