Erika M.
Tenant screening - previous landlord unavailable
HelloI am screening a very promising tenant - but I have hit a wall:The previous landlord they listed, where they lived for seven years from 2008-2015, is a very large property management company which no longer manag...
Jeff N.
Tax deductable questions for new landlord
I apologize ahead of time since I'm asking a lot of basic tax questions, and I'm also just listing this stuff off as it comes to mind. With that being said...Clearly anything done to the house from here on out can b...
Randal McLeaird
How-to refinish a tub? How Much?
We're almost done with our rehab on one of our houses and we decided to keep the existing tubs because the area doesn't warrant a complete redo of the baths.
The tubs are a little dark from years of use and we want t...
Shelley A.
bathtub damage, use security deposit?
The old tenants used used hair dye that stained the tub, when they left they were able to scrub off the dye but now there is a section of the tub- where about 18" x 8" of the tub enamel has been scrubbed off and is di...
Kenda Bell
Parking Spaces
What are your thoughts about purchasing parking slots/spaces in commercial areas? I am going to do some tax lien bidding next week and I noticed a few parking spaces available w/ very low liens and values from $8k - $...
Charlotte Dunford
What to do: Price firm?
When a commercial real estate broker says:"Price is firm". Is that just a tactic? If the price is firm, what other parts of the deal can you negotiate on?
Sal Zafar
Flipping for profit
Hello BP community - Need advice. I found this very nice house with metal roof just across the school next to score field. Great location! Planning to sell it for $150k, wanted to know if I add appliances, do paint a...
Jorge Crespo
First deal, $250K in Chattanooga, TN , what do you all think?
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Chattanooga.
Purchase price: $250,000
Cash invested: $6,500
2 Bed 1 Bath Duplex
Current house hack ($1150/unit) (1 occupi...
Michael R.
Very Motivated Seller w/ Unpermitted Rooms & Bathroom
I received a call last week, off a mailer, from a very motivated seller two towns over. The couple is 3 months late on their mortgage payment, and their daughter is living in a home a couple of blocks away not paying...
Mike Krieg
Deal Analysis: 1M MFH, Buy or Walk
Hey BP real estate geniuses, help me analyze this deal. Pick it apart! Buy or walk? or, what would you offer? 16-unit building, growing population near big city..I offered 875k cash, but owner is stubborn at 1,080,000...