Gabe G.
Repairs, where do you draw the line?
I am sure everybody has encountered the nit picky tenant. They may be a good paying tenant, but they annoy you to death with every little thing wrong in the home.Obviously I pride myself on getting real repairs, repai...
Jeromy Jordan
would you buy a duplex from a slumlord?
Hi BP Community,I think I found a good duplex to purchase for house hacking that works number wise. This will be my first investment so I am trying to make sure it goes well to set me up for future investments. I di...
Account Closed
Conventional Loan 25% down or attempt to spread Funds Out
I'm new to REI. Many of the podcasts and much advice says to get started and not to sit on the sidelines forever. I've made contact with a loan officer. I have very good credit and could get together a down payment an...
Brandon Rodriguez
Last time I Show A Property with Tenants Still In the Home
The rooms looked like the parents don't enforce cleaning, and their were boxes and clothes EVERYWHERE, the tenant was walking about in his bath robe, nearly looked homeless. Ohhh why did I think it was a good idea.....
Chao Yi Shih
Closing soon on investment and having regret
I recently made an offer on a duplex, it's 4bed 3bath front unit + 2bed 2bath rear unitcurrently rear unit is rented for below market price at $930, market is around $1100-1200, rear unit is in very good condition and...
James Wise
TENANTS FROM HELL #1 Deplorable living conditions. PICS INCLUDED!
TENANTS FROM HELL #1Deplorable living conditions.Running one of the largest rental portfolios in the Cleveland, Ohio area I have managed 1,000's of properties & dealt with countless tenants. In short, I have seen ...
J. B.
Tenant damage; low remodel bid; high remodel costs... Now what?
Age 40. Owner of a singe-family rental homePurchase price 15 years ago: $200,000 (zero down payment)Current value: $400,000+Current mortgage: 20-year fixed with 19 years remaining @ 2.875%Seeking advice and opinion...
Ciro LoCascio
Problems surfaced after inspection. What to do?
Hey guys, I had a 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400 square foot SFH across the street from a pretty decent college. Tuition is approx. $27k per year. Rental rates would be between $1300-$1600. I was able to get the property under...
Adam Craig
Would you rent to this family?
We finished a rehab in a B/C class neighborhood. The house has been listed at $1300 for 2 weeks. I just got this email from my PM - would you rent in this situation....? I am leaning towards a yes because its Decem...
Myia Ertise
Staging
Selling Homes in the World of Real Estate: Introduction
In order to revive the nearly unprofitable real estate market it is important that more and more homes are staged. This is a simple concept that ens...