Jeff K.
Rehab Skeletons in the closet-buying from a previous landlord
Hi fellow BP'ers. I thought I could get some thoughts and experiences.I am looking at a foreclosure, unoccupied for at least a year or so, that was previously owned by an investor. Their initial rehab was obviously sh...
Rebecca Bryant
Good or Bad idea to buy "bad" property just to have collateral?
I saw a property that is being sold for nearly nothing in the Cincinnati area. It is listed on Zillow at 6k but owner says in description that it is 3k. I looked on the auditors site and saw that the owner doesn't liv...
Kyle Shankin
So, I was robbed..What do you do for security?
My wife and I have a rental that we've been rehabbing for 6 months, this house was the pits when we got it. Structural issues, dirty as all get out, holes in the garage roof...the list goes on. We're at the end of the...
Jonathan Rivera
1st Home in NJ, Land use Variance help
Hello all, so I saved up for a house and I’m in the process of purchasing. It’s a solid 3-1 with more than enough space to create a second bath and an attached garage. On the same property, but different lot sits a 3 ...
Austin Smith
Where to put Tenant Security Deposit ?
Hello BP'ers. Quick easy question.I understand tenant security deposits go into an interest bearing checking account, my questions are:1. Does it matter if it's checking or savings? 2. If you have multiple tenants...
Account Closed
A Tax Deduction Extravaganza for Jet-Setting Investors!
Real estate investors often find themselves traveling to and from rental properties, banks, hardware stores, and meetings with various professionals. If you've set up a home office, your business-related travels are t...
Bob Woelfel
$500-$1,000 per month marketing...where do I spend it?
Hey all,Looking for some advise or thoughts from experienced marketers out there. I've got between $500 - $1,000 per month that I'd be open to spending on marketing. While I realize this isn't a huge sum of money, i...
Samson Kay
Automating my processes to streamline management, lean out the work flow, and make my life easier.
Very soon I will be closing on a 12 unit multiplex in the chicago land area. my largest acquisition to date. I will have doubled my units to 25 units in a little over 18 months in the real estate game. Which has me no...
Seth Hensinger
Car Expenses Inhibiting Start
I have an old '98 Ford Escort that's just getting to the point that everything's going any time now. I could drop a bunch of money into that whole and watch it fly away, or get a new car. I decided on getting a new ca...
Michael Snead
Inheriting a tenant. Need some advice.
What's up BP,
So I am inheriting a tenant any day now and while I'm waiting on this delayed closing (April 10th) I figured I would get some advice. I've done a fair share of research but I could use the collective ex...