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What to do with a tenant who was just jumped and robbed?
I was just informed by my property manager that my tenant was just jumped and robbed. As of now, I don't know who this person who jumped and robbed my tenant came from. Do you have any tips or advice on how I deal wit...
Daniel Vincent
Prospecting the idea of becoming a part-time RE agent.
Hi everyone,This is my first post on any forum ever so here it goes.I'm new to the world of RE. I've recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, and The Book on Rental Property Investing (In progress. About ...
Shari Posey
Accepted a tenant with dog--maybe a mistake--need advice
Well, I think I maybe did something stupid. I just signed a lease with a tenant who has an American Bulldog and I didn't even think to ask my insurance company if that breed is on the blacklist. I'm going to check ...
Richard Yerger
Getting out of bad debt
Today I read a great book. Some may know it "The Richest Man in Babylon." I am a store manager for a pizza place. I make a little more then 50k a year and I am always broke. So today I figured out my low and high of m...
Mary M.
Hypothetical MF investment scenario
BP family - I want to propose a hypothetical scenario and see what folks would do to safely /prudently increase worth and income. Assumption 1- MF owned free and clear valued at 1,000,000Assumption 2- apprx 6 CAP As...
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Chicago Basement In-Law Unit
I'd love to get everyone's thoughts on renting out a basement in-law unit in Chicago. I am looking at a two flat on the north side, but the numbers only work if I convert the basement into an in-law rental unit. I kn...
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How would you handle selling with seeping block walls?
This basement is 32x29 with block walls that have previously been painted. I don't know if it was Drylock or just regular paint. There is one area about 6 feet long that looks like some sort of patch had been attemp...
Jeff Wujek
BRRRR or flip in Milwaukee
Hi there, I'm just getting started in the Milwaukee market. My partners and I have 1 cashflowing duplex, but are now essentially out of capital so we are looking to do a BRRRR with a hard money loan. We are struggli...
Aspen Jameson
Aggressive (& just mean) tenant
Need feedback from this community! I am a first time landlord and am halfway through this tenant’s lease, the lease expires in spring 2024. The tenant started out nice, I made a few accommodations when the tenant move...
Troy F.
Pet policy - Should I stand my ground?
Hello,
I am looking for the BP community advice on how and when to stand your ground on pet policies. We've owned and operated 15 units across the midwest for the last five years. We've learned from the BP community ...