Jeff Ryers
Dishonest contractor installing cheaper flooring
Lifeproof flooring was to be installed per the bid. He installed a cheaper unknown brand throughout our duplex. Many other issues as well like the trim in the photo attached. Our attorney has been contacted. Should I...
Jon Coleman
100+ year old properties
I am going to look at a couple properties in the Riverwest/Harambee neighborhoods this week that were built prior to 1900. It seems that there is no shortage of properties over 100 years old in the Milwaukee area and...
Louis Zameryka
Vermont or Poconos for Highest Year Round Occ STR
People who love ski tell me Vermont is the only way to go in the North East. They are right but it seems that the summer in Vermont might be less demand by the ski areas (less lakes/waterparks). I am concerned Vermont...
Kevin Lefeuvre
On VRBO, have you chosen damage protection or deposit? Why?
My thoughts:Damage Protection:Goods: The total cash paid by the guest at the time of the booking is less. Makes your property more accessible (at least on the surface).Bad: Has a cost which is not used most of the tim...
Robert Kirkley
One step closer to investing
Hey everyone!
I have been spending a lot of time researching the forums and listening to podcasts on BP, however, lately I was finding it difficult to decide where exactly to start on the financing side of things. A...
Dolly La Salle
REIA in Jacksonville or Miami, Florida
Hello BP. I want to join a Real Estate Investors Association in Florida. I live in Germany, but want to invest in Jacksonville and/or Miami. Is there anybody that is a member of these REIAs? Do you recommend joining m...
DL Martin
apartment amenities..
I just finished reading Buy and Rent Forclosures byJoseph Neilson.
Mr Neilson advocates stripping houses of central air, garbage disposals and many other amenities in order to eliminate maintenance costs.
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Rosston Smith
Doing your own repairs *RANT*
Alright so obviously if you do all the repairs yourself you're going to save a ton of money. Its great because you save money. Saving money is the key to living a great life.FORGET THAT!I just prepared and painted a s...
Justin Wilkey
Appliances - Where to buy
Does anyone have suggestions on where to buy appliances that cater more to landlords? I have 16 units and I figure I'm going to be buying a refrigerator 1X/year at a minimum. I've been dealing with the big box stores ...
Account Closed
Mass Foreclosures and Abandoned PETS! Feedback??
A new trend of families leaving their pets behind after losing their homes to foreclosure has animal rights advocates concerned across the country, according to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The lead...