Ross Bernard
Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
I found an HVAC tech online who had 64/64 five-star reviews on Google Maps. There was nothing but praise for him, so I gave him a shot. He diagnosed my problem as a faulty control board. He quoted me $700 for the boar...
Matthew McNeil
Property Manager wants to be named as “Additionally Insured”
I'm the primary insured, but my PM wants to be included on Liability policy. Has anyone heard of this?My insurer refused to accommodate the request saying they've had problems with PMs named in their policies, althou...
Ryan B.
Adjustment to 50% Rule
It seems as if a large number of buy and hold investors try to use the 50% rule for their rental properties. I myself think the rule makes perfect sense and that is what I use also.
I would like to get everyone's o...
Justin Sumulong
Is a getting your MBA worth it?
My end goal (or dream) is to do work in syndication deals because I want to help others by offering a way for them to invest in real estate instead of using excuses like they are too busy or too scared or too whatever...
Mark S.
Tenant Claims Bad Bathroom Odor, Should I Just Let Him Go?
I have a tenant who claims that there is a bad sewage smell coming from the master bathroom - making it unbearable to live in the condo.He just moved in there on May 1.The entire condo was remodeled. I was there very ...
Karen Margrave
How do YOU define Commercial Real Estate?
What is your definition of Commercial Real Estate? I know many on BP consider Multi Family to be commercial R.E. Others believe that it's any real estate used for "business" purposes, still others consider any propert...
Angelica Osusky
First Flip at 21! Before and After Pics!
I just completed my FIRST FLIP! The rehab took approximately 3 ½ weeks. The home is a 2bd, 1ba townhouse that is slightly over 1000sq ft located in Illinois.Numbers:Purchase Price with closing cost: $55,290.25Rehab Co...
Bryanna Mendoza
Spokane, WA - New House - Already Having Sewer Backup Problems!
I'll start from the beginning, because there are lots of little details I need to explain in order for you guys to fully understand the situation. (All names are substituted by fake ones for privacy reasons.)In April ...
Brandon Low
$500,000 Passive Income Per Year With Rental Properties?
Hello,This is my first post, and am still very much in the learning/education phase of my REI journey. (So please dont be too hard on me!) I'm 26 and my goal is to make $500,000 a year in passive income by acquiring r...
Femi Ibrahim
How New Western Acquisitions Made Me Lose my Life Savings ($70k)
I bought a house from Tanner Hester (a New Western agent) in June 2019. There were lots of issues with the house as follows:1) The house was built without a permit2) The house was for the most part sitting on the floo...