Michael Rossi
What do you Carry?
Let's face it, we live in a violent society. The average middle-class American doesn't see it, but those of us that invest in lower income neighborhoods see it every day. For an average, honest, middle-class or uppe...
Josh Lyons
Does a landlord need a pickup truck?
My wife and I are planning to get a second vehicle. We've been able to get by with one to save more money. We're planning to buy our first rental property asap and plan to manage it ourselves, at least to start. I've...
Jason Merchey
Buying Rentals in Subdivisions...
I'm a little worried about getting a buy and hold in a subdivision. Here in Charletston, SC, subdivisions are fairly common, as I imagine they are in most areas. I am a home inspector, and will soon have an infrare...
Stephen E.
Leasing Ups and Downs
So I have been trying to lease two properties. Great success on one, just leased to a long term tenant for $100 extra each month over the last tenant's rent. The other property is not going so well. I have had ma...
Josh Mitchell
Stories of Student Housing
Can anyone share with me the ups and downs of student housing? Besides the obvious of being able to charge higher rates due to *must have* housing for students, and the higher costs of repairs due to, well, college. A...
Troy Ritter
Increased STR profits by adding a bathroom?
I have a 3100 sq ft, 4-BR, 2.5 BA STR in Anchorage, AK. The home isn’t renting as well as I’d like and I’m looking to make it more competitive. The max capacity is 12 and my average party size over the last 5 years is...
Dorian Jones
How are you finding your deals?
Hey BP family hope all is well.
My goal is to get a property under contract to either wholesale or partner with someone by the end of the year. If not I’ll at least have moment going into the new year but I am laser...
Amos M.
San Jose Rent Control
All wanted to share with you an ongoing heated dsicussions between City of San Jose, Landlords and tenants about rent control. Share your thoughts here and with the city... Summary of proposal: http://www2.caanet.org...
Ken Nyczaj
My 2nd direct mail marketing campaign.
Back again and with more action- today 400 letters will start being delivered by USPS. Here is how I went about this campaign:Stepped up from 200 to 400 yellow letters with red ink and pastel blue envelopes to distres...
Scott C.
Cash reserves: How much should a buy and hold investor have?
I'm a buy and hold investor and I have a question about cash reserves. How much is enough?
We have 2 and soon to be 3 (closing on December 3) SFRs. One is rented now and the 2nd one should have a tenant in it...