BackgroundIn 2010 I bought a bank owned 3 bed 2.5 bath single family property using an FHA loan which required a 5% down payment. The purchase price was $73K so this equated to approximately $3,700 out of pocket.  Dur...

Hey everybody! Got a question out of the American Southwest concerning tenant screening.Skipping over the entire sad story about my roommate saying he wanted the place and backing out at the last minute (two roommates...

Guest contacts me at 8 pm on check in day saying son is sick and taken to urgent care and they could not travel. They say they will try to check in on day 2 if son feels better. (they are 7 hours drive away). Day 2 th...

Has anyone dealt with this company successfully? They sold me a house that was supposed to need "minor" repairs, but instead required over $30,000 of foundation repairs, $45,000 of interior repairs and has been sitti...

I am thinking of hiring a VA to scrub for leads so they are coming in more consistently. I think I would use oDesk. A few questions for those investors who use them: What are some things to consider when choosing one?...

Hello BP friends... A quick question:
Do we always need a earnest money deposit "EMD" in a wholesale transaction?
Thanks!

I'm looking to purchase an airbnb with a 2nd home loan. I have enough funds for a down payment and to furnish it, but funds are a little tight.  I understand an LLC cannot be on the title because that would violate my...

I am looking at subject to is what my fancy is at this moment, but I am new and haven't done any deals. Looking for something to get as much knowledge as I can with this subject, but seems hard to find or I'm just not...

Hi all,I recently got started in the game with a two-flat in a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, IL. I currently self manage.Next weekend, some contractors are going to be replacing the windows in the upstairs unit. If th...

Hi-I'm looking for a roofing contractor to perform some roof repairs on my existing shingle roof and low slope flat patio roof. I received estimates from several roofing companies but want to perform my "due diligence...