Elwin Green
Just introducing myself
Hi, all...
Half a lifetime ago, in the late 80s and early 90s, I took a run at real estate investing. I made enough mistakes to cause enough pain so that I crawled into a corner and curled up in the fetal position fo...
Troy Bevans
Doing more with Excel in your business
I know that Excel is fantastic for crunching financial numbers for our RE deals, but it can do so much more. I am in the process of building a spreadsheet that utilizes formulas, buttons, macros, and hidden sheets th...
Nick Wilson
Should I get a contractor bid before I make an offer? - BRRRR
Hi BP!I'm just starting out, and will be buying my first SFH rental soon. I was lucky enough to attend @David Greene's BRRRR Class last night which was amazing. So many gold nuggets - thank you David! One question I ...
Bill Schultz
My bank sent me 2 escrow checks!
My bank sent me an escrow check for taxes last week and I deposited it. Went to the mail yesterday and another check for the same amount. I know they will figure it out but should I deposit it and use it in the mean...
Eric Williams
Bad Investment... recovery plan needed
Dear BP Community, I made a bad investmen of $25k which I do not know if I will get back. I know the mistake I made and how not to ever do it again going forward. However, that $25k is affecting my credit... more so m...
Account Closed
Share internet with our tenants?
I live in a duplex with tenants on the other side they want to use our internet. Should I let them?
Doolan Wesley
City Of Milwaukee Permits
Hey all, trying to see if anyone has any experience dealing with the City of Milwaukee. I am in the process of flipping a home in Bay View and the contractor working with me pulled permits and submitted them to the ci...
Chris C.
Awkward Driveway-Looking for Advice
My primary residence, which will soon become a rental property has an awkward driveway (they raised the road in front of the house). This creates a steep driveway that is a pain to back out of during the winter. The d...
Travis Brown
Water Remediation Threatening Collections
Hello,This is my first time posting. I recently purchased my first four unit building in Hermosa Beach.Due to the rain back in January, we had a massive leak. I’ve dealt with water issues before including using water ...
Gabriel Miller
best way to litigate against tenant that abandons property
Hello friends,In October I had a tenant abandon my SFR. They left the place a mess. Most of the damage was due to their dogs that were in the lease agreement but I wouldn't think that matters. Their security fee wa...