If this is the wrong forum I apologize. I think I see an underserved part of my town that is/will be growing more in the future. My thought is that area needs an automatic car wash. I’m thinking I can structure a...

I recently purchased a triplex in Wisconsin that is heated by propane. The tanks are rented from a local company. Recently, we had a tenant call and inform us his unit had no heat. We asked if he checked the tank and ...

I'm completing my first rehab and making the final payment to my contractor. I have a Contractor Lien Waiver that I'm typing up. It has a place for a notary to sign and seal. Is that necessary?

Why do people consider spec building to be riskier than high end flipping?  Simply because there are more steps, more upfront risk with city approvals, or is there something else?  Or is it simply that with a flip you...

Listened to a BP podcast this morning about flipping and contractors, and heard about getting them to sign a release of lien so they dont come back and try to lien your property if the general doesnt pay the subs or w...

You all use lock boxes on your rental properties right?

Jason just posted on his blog about using them to sell houses far away. But we keep lockboxes on all construction projects and on all our rental houses.

If a...

Hi,I'm a brand new landlord in Philadelphia and was hoping to find a good 24/7 emergency maintenance provider/handyman. We just signed our first tenant and are very excited.Any referrals or guidance would be greatly a...

Hello all,I'm new to this site, but so wonderful to find so much great information here.I am one year away from my goal of leaving the corporate world behind to open a fast casual restaurant concept. I just wanted to ...

Hey BP'ers,My partner and I are selling our first Flip in Chicago. We used a Fix/Flip loan to finance. The requirements to do so included in-person inspections before each draw, and a lien release after the final draw...

Are there any tips/tricks on saving on lumber costs from suppliers? Reasons for differences in take-off orders from a set of engineered drawings/plans?Thanks!