Kerry M.
Why a 7 year loan?
Hi - I have spoken to two bankers. The first is with a major bank who was talking about a 20 year mortgage. The second, a local smaller bank, without an application and over the phone, mentioned a 7 year 'abundance ...
A.R Shakir
Being Sued by Tenant
My tenant in Chicago send a claim from a lawyer, stating I owe 27 thousand dollars in damages for not returning the complete security deposit. The security deposit was 10 thousand dollars, she did not pay the last mo...
Adhirai M.
Self managing STRs from long distance
Hello all, I am looking to invest in STRs out of state (from West Coast to East Coast). My biggest concern / worry is how to self-manage the property, considering that I am brand new and I have no experience in any so...
Kevin Suttles
Out of State Investing
Good morning BP Family ! I am looking to invest outside of my home market. Based off of an experience you may have had, what are some things I should avoid and things I should focus on. I know putting together a good ...
Terri Dyer
Lima One Lending Complaints
I’m looking for others that have had issues with Lima One lending. Many of the issues I have had and seen Others on the forums include; them jacking up interest rates without informing the consumer right before closi...
Nicole A.
Baltimore County. Another high water bill.
I'm not sure what's going on. Typically for my 2-unit buildings the quarterly water bill is around $40. Both apartments are 2 bedrooms and fully occupied for this price.Last year, I dealt with a huge leak because of a...
Wesley Pittman
First Purchase!
My wife and I made our first real estate move and purchased our first property ever!I've been reading and getting my book smarts, but we both agreed that at some point we were just going to have to go for it and start...
Wilhelm J. Lieto
How can you be an out of state investor?
So I have several questions that I believe others could benefit from as well. The area I live in is extremely high priced, and although I've heard several testimonies from VA realtors and investors here on BP say you ...
Ashley Wolfe
Startup costs and length of time
All-Knowing Ones,My husband and I have our little log cabin in La Grange, TX and we've received six bookings in the last six weeks through all three of our platforms (Airbnb, HomeAway, and Glamping Hub). We're pretty...
Andres Piedra
Property Manager........They Stink. What to do?
I finally caved in and for the first time ever, I have put a property in the hands of a "qualified" property manager. I vetted this company well and it seemed like a good one to hire. However, after signing the ag...