Tom Carroll
Post Mortem on a 'failed' deal
I recently made an offer on three properties with a total of 14 units (mix of studio, 1, and 2 bedrooms) of $420,000 (listed at $480,000. Seller countered at $455, I came back at $450k and we had a deal, subject to t...
Jason Schimer
College Properties YES or HELL NO
I'm going to make this a simple discussion starter. I've been looking at multifamily homes utilizing large college rentals. In my opinion this will not guarantee but it will assure more odds of getting rooms rented fo...
Justin O'Malley
What advantages do I have for owner occupied housing
Hi! I am a newbie but I've been much more active in my pursuit to get into real estate investing and reading everything I can get my hands on. I currently live in Denver, CO and my main goal is to HOUSE HACK because r...
Maria G.
Hard to schedule a time access the rental
My tenants are moving out at the end of the moth. I asked them about having a two-hour open house and they were opposed because of being busy and because it would scare their cats. Willing to work with them, I found ...
Tim Lovell
how to finance that first property
Hi BP membersI have received and read a lot of great information on this site, I have learned to analyze property's. I have been to Syracuse NY, North Adams MA, Springfield MA, and in my own area. I have met a lot of ...
Andrew Moore
My Fourplex in the Patch Neighborhood South Saint Louis
People say around here... You can think about it or just do it... We'll I did it. I currently live outside of the US, own two rentals in Colorado and slowly working my way into real estate. With recommendations found ...
Emma Chen
SFH with Bowing Basement Walls
Hi BP,I’m looking at a deal in Indianapolis IN. I found one house on the border between Pike and Washington townships (supposed to be a nice area, please educate me if I’m wrong). My major concern with the property ...
Amanda Turner
Networking in Southern Wiscconsin
Hi Everyone! My name is Amanda and my fiance and I are starting our investing career in the Southern Wisconsin area. Currently it is the two of us and we are looking to grow our relationships. I am looking to meet inv...
Tracey Solomon
Do I have to put up a month-to-month tenant while I do repairs?
Hi - i have a rental in Philly and the ceiling in the bathroom caved in after a particularly bad flood. The bathroom needs to be redone, which will take some time. In the meantime, I've asked my month-to-month lease t...
Toxey McDavid
Newbie investor pitfall: buyer vs seller agent
My business partner @Christina Coleman and I are very fortunate to have a real estate agent who is also our fix & flip mentor. She's experienced in this area, and has sort of adopted us like another mom. :) She's ...