I purchased a 4plex that needs significant renovation. I am subbing out some of the work and doing other pieces myself.I need to buy materials and wonder where do general contractors get their supplies? I typically go...

Well damn.  Its been a week since I was told the great news that she is moving on.  Didn't see it coming. So here is where I stand.  we own 3 total properties 2 are free and clear and the one that we still owe on (103...

Just throwing this out there:  I am a painter/drywall'er by trade... can do most anything within the home and have many years in the industry.  Anyone trying to do something on their own and have a question about it, ...

Should this keep me from buying a property?

Hello folks,After at least 2 years of sending a repair guy to fix the faulty washer and dryer we had in our apt, the landlord agreed to replace them. Unfortunately, they sent the repair guy to buy a used combo and he ...

I know this sounds crazy, but I've been told that diesel fuel will get rid of termites. I'm sure there are environmental issues with this, but I would be terrified of a fire - even years after the treatment. If the in...

And two more big institutions go down today. Lehman Brothers is just plain dead. No buyers, I guess, unless the feds are willing to guarantee them. A Sunday trading session to let the big players unwind their posit...

Hi BP friends!  I've got a tenant that is asking/demanding that I test for asbestos in my SFH rental.  This home was built in 1951, I bought in 2012; no basement - it's on concrete slab.  It was a fix and flip when I ...

Hello everyone, I am new to BP and I want to start off by saying thank you to Joshua and Brandon for the BP community.  Also want to thank everyone else for the content/guidance you all provide.As for me... I am just ...

Looking for some of the creative finance wizards out there to chime in on this one!I had an interesting conversation with someone in the private lending world yesterday.  As a method of real estate financing and an al...