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Hey everyone,My girlfriend and me are looking for our first rental property, using the overvalue on our own home. There are two possibilities. Both not certain, but want some of your insights for the consideration on ...
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Hey BP - I am soon to close on my first deal! It is a 2800 sf 2-family in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY.There are certain parts of Poughkeepsie I never would have considered, but this is an improving street near the bu...
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Rental property: Tenants found 'wet spots' on the ceiling in 3 different rooms. I've called out 2 different contracts so far. We have been in the attic and can clearly see the 2 areas where wood is rotten (probably 2-...
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Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of hiring a property management company for the first time. In their contract they require that I add them as additionally insured on my Insurance policy. Is this pretty standard pra...
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A long term inherited tenant who smokes has asked me to repaint her living room. She’s paid her rent on time for 7yrs so I don’t mind doing it for her. Since she’s still smoking and the paint will eventually stain a...
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Anyone have experience with vinyl plank flooring? I've been hearing about it as a durable option for rentals. 4mm seems to be the standard. But 2mm can be had for about $1/square ft. Anyone use 2mm? Any issues?
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Is it common practice to submit offers in the property address LLC. For example, 1234 Madison Street LLC as the name of the buyer. Then upon ratification, establish the LLC? Is this ethical and/or standard practice...
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I've done a lot of reading on Bigger Pockets and know that tenants like to threaten to sue, but have you actually ever been sued? Can/will you tell us about it please? I think this exercise will be a good learning t...
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I am currently trying to educate myself while I save up some capital. I am aiming to be able to make a purchase of a duplex within the next two years. "The largest jump is the first jump". I have a lot of questions. ...
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Hi everyone,Im curious to receive some insight from local Phoenix/Scottsdale Investors & agents what they are noticing is the smarter rental investment strategy for townhomes, condos, & smaller SF properties i...