Kurt K.
Tenant wants rent back
Had a tenant pay in full for the month (with late fee)Got a text and girl said her husband was only supposed to give me $50 less because they needed it for groceries this week.What they paid me is what they owed for t...
Maria Marrero
Section 8 tenant analysis
So I am trying to help out a single mom not to lose her section 8 but at the same time, I dont want to lose money.She makes only $13,824 A YEAR [or at least thats what she reported on smartmove.com] The rent is $1750...
Andrew Stair
Why wont my flip sell?
Hey guys, Long time listener first time caller. I have the same issue that others on BP are having. My flip wont sell. I got the house pretty cheap but dumped a boat load into it. I know i know. Mistake. But the house...
Mike Schelske
Should I invest in SF/Bay area
Hello everyone!
I am newbie to real estate investing. I live in SF and I am not sure if the Bay area is a good area to invest in. Or should I invest out of state? This is an expensive area and seems a little ocerwhelm...
Account Closed
The Annoying "mortgage interest" write off
Recently I've heard (or seen) some real estate guys preach and preach and preach about how keeping mortgage debt is good because you don't lose the mortgage interest deduction. This is very misleading to a new invest...
Account Closed
What amenities attract the best tenants?
I've seen in other threads that a lot of landlords basically always include a dishwasher and tile the shower, even for lower end properties. I'm wondering how BP feels about other things like washer/dryer, a/c, garbag...
Scott T.
The Legality of REIs Paying a Finders Fee to a Realtors, etc. ???
Hello BPers,I recently met with an experienced realtor who worked for a larger RE brokerage in Arizona that after a decade or more experience remains under the impression that a (non- licensed) investor cannot pay a...
Barb F.
Any "Afford Anything" Devotees? Question on new course!
Hi, BP family! I'm just starting out and came to BP by way of Afford Anything, which I've been listening to somewhat obsessively since about December. Paula from Afford Anything just came out with her Your First Renta...
Matt Fish
Blown Away by the Cost to Subdivide $$$$$
I recently put a property under contract that was on a 1+ acre lot. I had a meeting with the country and they said that it appears that I am able to subdivide the lot into 3 lots - keep the existing house on one and c...
Vinay Sanapala
Ready to Dive into Section 8
Hi, all! Appreciate the amazing insight and support you all provideI'm looking to build a Section 8 portfolio and looking for some guidance from those who have done it.Some details:My personal mission is to take care ...