Nic Williams
First Flip at 20!
Hello I have been reading some BP posts for a couple of months now. The information I have gotten from the site has been very helpful. My father and I invested in a home in early July of this year. We got it at sherif...
Dustin Beam
Making your property stand out (or not)
So I'm under contract on three fourplexes. I'm planning ahead, so hopefully everything goes fine *knock on wood*.But this is applicable in other situations as well. "My" buildings are 3 of 5 identical fourplexes. They...
Eric Kulling
Cigarette Smell - how to remove?
Any tips on how to get cigarette smell out of house? I don’t smell it but a lot of potential buyers say they can and it’s not a good first impression. I think it must be in the carpet...maybe removing is the best bet....
Alex Huang
Thoughts on This Marketing Technique for Prospective Tenants?
A friend suggested this as a way to 'stand-out' among other properties. It is a pretty creative tactic and I would love to know if any one else has tried it (or have alternative little property perks).My friend owns a...
Ishmael Johnson
Tenant request unit to be painted but has issue with hoarding
Tenant requests for unit to be painted but has issue with hoarding, no walls are accessible
Tyler Ellis
First investment property
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $175,000
Cash invested: $6,000
This is my first investment property. I've been living here since I closed on the property back in Sep...
Greg Baker
Certificate of Occupancy - Certified Lead Paint Inspector and Work?
Recently purchased a SFH in Rochester, NY to convert into a rental. We applied for the certificate of occupancy and got flagged in nearly every single room for the WINDOW SILL/SASH with the following code violation:T...
Adam Brandt
Does this count as Carpet Damage?
Hello, I’m new to the forum and was just looking for some advice regarding my former residence now turned rental property. I’ve been renting it for about 3.5 years now and have had two sets of tenants. The last tena...
Melissa Kelley
Charging for Work Done by Yourself vs Highering
Hello Everyone! This is my first time posting, hopping to get some clarity. How do you accurately charge for repairs, cleaning, damages and labor for things you do yourself verse highering someone when your tenant mov...
Amber Masterson
My PM wants me to pay for the entire work bid before the work is done. What do I do?
One of my units needs to be repainted and have some updating done in the kitchen and bathroom. My PM has a rehab company that can do the work. I've looked over the bid and the pricing is ok. The problem is, he said "l...