James Wise
Are you prepared to do what it take SURVIVE this business?
Are you prepared to do what it takes to SURVIVE this business?Are you REALLY prepared to make those tough calls?Can you push emotion to the side for the betterment of your business?Are you willing to do EVERYTHING in ...
Marian Smith
Why hiring a PM is CRAZY!
Just thought I’d write a few words as a counterpoint to the trending post.I own and self-manage 5 properties. I have had rent collection issues but never had to evict anyone, nor have I lost even a month’s rent. But...
Marisa Dickson
Renatus Investment Coach/ Mentor
Hi Everyone,Last night I went to a real estate invest presentation.I responded to an ad on Craig’s list and was invited to a presentation. The presenter was really entertaining, he went over the company (Renatus), off...
Dulce Beltran
Buy a Tesla Model 3?
I am in the position to go green aka electric thanks to solar, the numbers all make sense to move in this direction. My net out of pocket expense is roughly $14K, finance it with a low payment, and rapidly pay it off....
Heather Frusco
Why is Rent still due during COVID-19?
I have had the opportunity to find and work with some of the best property managers (after many years) for our current properties. Over the years we have gone from me just treating them like just a service I hired to ...
Jaden Adams
Dropping out of college
I’m a 19 year old freshman in college studying architecture but I’m realizing I’m more interested in the business of buildings and not building them. There’s a real estate program here, but I’d be going 100+ thousand ...
Carla Moore
$20k to invest, want to buy multi... suggestions on best options for real estate
Hello, I am a little frustrated..... I want to get into real estate, I own free in the clear a home.... I would like to buy a multi.... I have $20k to invest and that doesn't seem enough in my market. I've talked to...
Brett Lofendo
House hacking north side of Chicago - 24 years old, am I ready?
24 years old, single. Living with parents in Chicago suburbs but moving to Lakeview East (North side Chicago) next month to get a feel for living in the city. Current salary 110,000 hybrid tech job. Savings of 50k in ...
Kiel Martin
Buying homes for cash
Hello all. I have never purchased a house and I am about to. I plan on purchasing rental properties with cash from $15k to $40k. What I was curious about is the closing cost of these types of homes, is it really on 3%...
Michelle Lyn
Electricity bill doubled with new tenants. Can we investigate?
Hello BP folks! We have a 3-family rental in New York. 2 units have the same tenants for years. Other unit moved in in Sept 2020. Utilities are shared so we include them in the rent. We're seeing this winter that the ...