Jonathan Weeks
What to do when you're approaching 'desperate'
Hey!I wanted to start this thread to get some insight as to what I should do about approaching that point that so many starting out do - The point when the fire to invest starts to dwindle as you approach information ...
Tim Shin
2016 Houston Buy & Hold Rental neighborhoods in $70-150k?
Calling all Houston Area Real Estate Investors! My wife and I have some big goals this year and we'd like to get into Buy & Hold Rentals in the Houston area! I think this is going to be a great year to get into th...
Luke Casamassa
New Member from Reading, Pennsylvania
Good evening fellow BPers!My name is Luke, and I currently reside outside of Reading, PA in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. I made it here through a friend when I learned that he was, in my eyes, magically livin...
Eric Andrews
Hot Water Heater- Replace or Repair?
I had an electrician address a problem with my hot water heater, he fixed the wiring, but referred me to a plumber to replace the heating element and thermostat. The plumber wants to replace the entire unit for $2,800...
Matthew Catanzariti
Should I buy a multi-family?
First off I'll give you a little background on myself. I'm currently 23 years old and make around 70-80k. I have no student loan debt or any other form of debt. I myself think owner occupying a multi family residence ...
Christian Bunte
What is more valuable: 1/2 Bath or Laundry Room?
What is more valuable for a 3br rental property: 1.5 baths and shared laundry OR 1 bath and private laundry room?What is more valuable for a 2br rental property: 1.5 baths and shared laundry OR 1 bath and private laun...
Stephen Bishop
Can a landlord claim hours put into repairs?
We had a long term tenant move out in early November. They left the house in such a poor state that it took me over two months to effect all the repairs. We also live 45 miles away from the property, so I had to make ...
Burt L.
How to Cancel Lease Before Tenants Occupy - True Colors Shown
Appeal to BP Nation- I have erred in accepting tenants and seek to cancel a lease before the tenants occupy. I went through my usual screening process which has treated me well for decades and it looks like I missed s...
Vicki K.
Short sale process
Neighbor down the street from me puts a "For Rent" sign in his yard. We look online - no MLS listing. Property up for rent by owner on Craigslist. I email the guy and ask him if he has considered selling his home. He ...
Barb F.
Northern VA Meetup interest?
Hello, BP family!I'm interested in starting a meetup in eastern Prince William County. Events in DC are a pain to get to. I'm thinking of using the Montclair Community Library (5049 Waterway Dr, Montclair, VA 22025) a...