Peace Lily
Bathroom Heater Fan Costs Too Much for Rental Apt?
Dear BP Members,We installed a ceiling heater and exhaust fans for a small bathroom for our rental property. There is no heat source in the bathroom. That is why we took the suggestion from our contractor. However, we...
Matt Kelty
How to set a rental price?
As a beginner, I’m looking at my first deal and not sure if it’s going to profit the way my wife and I are hoping. Our biggest question is how to set the monthly rent price?The cost of purchase is around 120k and the ...
Account Closed
Selecting a Real Estate Agent for New Home Sale
Hi All. I am hoping to tap into the group for some advice. My partner and I have 2 home lots and will need to select a good Realtor to help us market and sell the homes. My challenge is that I have a relationship w...
Lauren Mattina
Best Market Research Sites
I plan on buying my first rental property this year and my next major step is deciding on a market. I have a list of websites I will use for market information, but wanted to see what sites other investors swear by.
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Adeel Riaz
Partnership for fixer upper project
I have received an offer from fixer upper professional who is also a real estate broker to invest in one of the property.The offer is that I will invest 100% on the project ( down payment and rehab cost etc) and he wi...
Michael Barrett
Insurance for a vacant property HELP
I'm purchasing a property in Odessa Texas. I'm looking for reasonable Insurance on a vacant for a period of 6 months. Who does everyone use? The home is 1,765 sq ft and purchased for $171K. Any advice would be great. ...
Oliver Sparks
Ever sold a house with a cistern?
I have a country house I'm wanting to sell that has a cistern as its water source. Inevitably some buyers will be turned off immediately because of that. But it's only about 5 miles from the local water supply, wher...
Kevin Phu
Proposed: Landlord Relief Fund
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, introduced a bill in the U.S. House calling for a nationwide cancellation of rent and mortgage payments until the coronavirus pandemic has ended which also would include the creation of a...
Marcus Mccluster
Finally got my phone ringing
I finally got my phone ringing after I sent out 1000 postcards last week to absentee owners so I'm talking to seller taking all the info. And I'm using zillow to run my comps. Is that a good tool to use because I don'...
Mike O.
renting to someone who is retired
What are your experiences renting to people who are retired? I have a potential tenant interested in renting a townhouse from me ($1800/month) and will be living alone. Curious on the best way to verify income, she me...