Jeff S.
It is getting tougher to be a small-time landlord
I see the day coming when you can't afford to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.The tough part for me has been getting maintenance done for little stuff. I have had so many handymen over the years, some li...
Michael Anderson
Need help determining my best financing option
All,I am diving in the pool of real estate investing. I believe I have several options and would like advice on picking the best one. To help with the decision here is a little about my current situation. My wife and ...
Hilary Graves
Do you show the property before application?
After advertising our vacant unit, I had several people fill out an application right away, and now I'm getting a round of people who just want a showing to see if they are interested BEFORE they pay the money to fill...
Renee R.
Eviction for nonpayment of late fees
I have a tenant who has been late with rent payments since August. He's currently paid through Sept, but hasn't paid Oct. He has racked up $360 in late fees. He said Oct rent is 'in the mail' and that he can't pay the...
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...
Daniel Miller
changing requirements from prospective tenants
Well, I just got a message from them that they want me to get the house tested for lead and asbestos, and they need those tests before they will give a deposit. Is this reasonable?? They *do* have a 10-month-old boy...
Rikako W.
Raising rent on inherited tenants. Advice needed ASAP!
We are a few days from closing on our first deal! We'll be house-hacking a 2-family detached house in Union City, NJ, about 12 min bus ride from Manhattan Port Authority. We are inheriting an existing tenant who is p...
Ben Kirchner
Tiny Home renting for $25,000 net
I've been proposed a deal on investing in a Tiny Home, to be placed in New Bern, NC (Fairfield Bay). The person presenting me this deal is suggesting it could warrant up to $200 a night, through AirBnb. On the conse...
Edward R.
So courthouse sale of recent foreclosed $250K house
There is this house in my friends neighborhood, nice colonial nice neighborhood and typical nice people. Husband went/going through Bankruptcy and house in wifes name is being foreclosed on. Bank got the judgement an...
Allison B.
Mortgage almost paid on 3 unit rental - what next?
Hi, My wife is Allison, I'm her husband David. We have a 3 rental unit in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The 15 yr mortgage will be paid off in 3 years. Right now we have 90% equity in the house. We'd like to make another ...