A contractor put in barn doors in my out-of-state client’s duplex that I am managing in Columbus, Ohio near The Ohio State University.I guess they left the back doors opened because when I went to do a tour today they...
Hi everyone!! For those that don't know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were b...
I'm sorry if the title is a bit harsh, but this is where I'm at. I've read numerous books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad, David Greene's books as well as others. I do everything I can to soak up the knowledge, but the...
Hi everyone! I'm so happy to be posting for the first time here at BP! I'm a long time podcast-listener and have been reading the forums and blog posts for a while. Also, I'd like to share that I'm closing on my first...
In June, I bought a 3 bedroom/1 bath SFH in Lansing, MI on short sale for $20,000 that I am now renting. I was able to find conventional financing from a bank, getting a 30-year loan at 4.79%. I'm currently gearin...
I've enjoyed my views from the back row, but have decided to lose my 'Forum Post Virginity' this afternoon.
I'd like to start by giving myself away with CREATIVE FINANCING
While that may sound sugges...
Hi guys! I am wanting to start investing ASAP and I have recently started a property management position. I am 18 and in the process of getting my KY real estate license but I really want to go ahead and invest. I hav...
Hi,I just wanted to get some typical ways some of you landlords receive rent payments. I'm about to acquire rental properties where the long term tenants are used to the current landlord driving by each property and p...
Hello BP, has anyone had any experience installing rooftop solar panel systems to their rentals and charging tenants for the energy usage in order to increase cash flow? How did this work out for you? If you have not ...
Have been looking at a few properties but haven't been able to make the leap yet. Hard to part with money in the bank and get into another mortgage.
That said, our position is good. Plenty of cash - I have around...