Chris D
Touring a house without a realtor
This is probably a really dumb question, but its been bugging me all the same:
Why can't I tour the inside of a house that is for sale without a realtor?
From what I understand, the combinations to lock boxes are ...
Ethen Weaver
Your Morning Routine - What & Why?
Good morning BP-enthusiasts! I think most of us can agree that having a consistent routine everyday could be one of the most beneficial aspect of our day. If we can start our day off on the right foot, and starting wi...
Gary Dale McKee
Need advice on wether or not to rent to people on disability.
So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner. I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits. I know enough to know that...
Ken M Middleton
Paying 1st month's rent to PM if you find your own renter
Hey BP,
I'm looking at getting into my first property management agreement, and I'm pretty sure that I can find and screen a tenant on my own and would only need a PM company to maybe do potential showings for me sin...
Nathan Gesner
(Update) Another Tenant died...and then two more!
I received a call from concerned neighbors. This Tenant normally goes for walks every day. Nobody has seen him for three days, his lights are on, and his truck has not moved. I go over for a welfare check and find him...
Account Closed
How does the price of a home increase after being flipped?
So I'm interested in how house flippers make their profit. From my perspective, they put a down payment on a house, get a hard money loan to pay the rest, use the remaining for the repairs, when it's finished the pric...
Barima Opong-Owusu
Potential apartment building deal....How do I make it work and is it worth it.
I'm looking into getting my first buy and hold. After looking for multifamily properties a casual conversation with a coworker turned into the potential for me to buy an apartment building from her relative. He...
Palmie Fernandez
Short Term Rentals (Airbnb) Buying vs Arbitrage
Hello Everyone -here from NYC - My husband and I are considering the short term rental / vacation market as our new real estate venture after he retires (1-3 years from now).In the meantime, we have our sights on a co...
Andrew Arthur
Another DSCR Question - Better with LLC or in Personal Name
Currently a W2 employee, own two properties and ready to purchase a third but my DTI will not allow it. From my understanding and research the DSCR Loan is the only way in my situation. However, is the better strategy...
Mindy Jensen
What is the best way to clean grout?
I installed a tile floor, grouted it and then sealed the whole thing. I double sealed the grout, and it STILL looks filthy.Can anyone give tips for cleaning grout? Also, what do you use to seal it?