Cindy Joseph
Landlords vs homeowners insurance
I am looking out to rent out half a duplex. I am living in the other half. Currently located in Indiatlantic FL. Given the age of the home and proximity to the water, the landlord’s insurance we qualify for is not tha...
Jimmy Chin
First rehab - contractor went MIA
Hey everyone,I'm currently rehabbing a property for rental and my contractor is now MIA. I've tried calling, texting, and emailing but I'm not able to reach him at all. This has gone on for a week now and he has left ...
Mindy Jensen
What makes a great investment market?
There is a lot of debate about staying local vs. investing out of town. What factors do you consider when deciding what market to invest in? What do you think makes a great market?
Kelly N.
WIRE FRAUD- Warning, a new scam on investors
Hello BP-We are currently under contract to buy a house, and I received an e mail Friday that appeared to come from my realtor stating that the Title Company needed me to wire funds that day to make sure the closing w...
Christopher Davis
How typical are non-paying tenants in lower economic areas?
The more I read and learn about investing, according to the bigger pockets strategies, the more questions I have.Wouldn’t renting in a low economic area, where homes are selling for under $100k, wouldn’t that also inv...
Account Closed
How to finance an apartment complex?
I'm looking at apartment buildings for sale by owner, generally class C or D, to fix and resell or hold. My problem is I have $50 and know little about creative financing.
Please offer any solutions you know of.
Edward Brewington
Property Management Renewal of Lease Fee
The property management company I work with in Michigan wants to charge me $250 for a renewal of a lease. I have two other PMs in another State and they don't even charge me for this. Is this common? It's just resigni...
Alex J.
palmdale lancaster los angeles
Hello allI know this msg board has infinity wisdom but if i dig up the old posts on my question the answers might be different given the market has moved.Ive been mulling over the idea of buying some rentals in the pa...
Aaron Yates
Biggest Scare To-date That I have had as a landlord - any suggestions?
So I have been having problems with a tenant paying on time. She always pays at the end of the month instead of the beginning. Obviously I charge a late fee for this.
Last week after picking up October's rent...
Marie M.
Subdivision bylaws-- need your thoughts on this language
Hello! What are my fellow BP member thoughts on this language? Does it specifically prohibit short term rentals? I'm not seeing that it does and I am living in an ideal situation to move out and STR. This is not a...