Jon Mason
Spelling out things like light bulbs and unstopping toilets?
There was a really great BP podcast a while back where they interviewed an investor who had her renters trained so she wasn’t stuck unclogging toilets and things like that. I can’t remember which podcast that was, but...
Ryan O'Malley
Next Steps after getting 1st Duplex Under Contract
Hi BP crew,
I am closing on my first investment duplex in Rochester, NY at the beginning of October (super exciting!) and want to make sure that I am keeping the ball rolling in terms of investing. I financed through...
Greg P.
Is my Handyman/Contractor ripping me off? or is it Fair?
Hello all. I've hired a contractor/handyman who has his own crew working. He does not have a license and insurance, but I've worked with him on smaller projects and he is a nice guy. Here's the scope of work he is ...
Charlie McKenzie
The 2% Rule doesn't work 50% of the time
Ok I have acquired over 120 units of rental property and have used the following rules: 1) Purchase properties in areas that have a geographic Impediment to growth. 2) Don't purchase a property that you wouldn't be w...
Geoffrey Murphy
When you got started, what was the most difficult thing to you about this business?
Hey Guys,
Im just starting out in in my RE life as an investor. However, Im sure we all run into to obstacles when it comes to this business, it's just apart of life. Some days you feel a little bummed out but becaus...
Pat Goodyear
RPP - rich people problems...
I tell this to my kids all the time...these are rich people problems. The issue: when you reach a point of growth and yet can't offload any tasks without detriment.
The backstory - I am a 55yo single mom to 5 kids ag...
Elizabeth Schellhammer
HELP!! NOXIOUS ODORS/Rental Disaster
Hi Everyone! I really need some BP assistance for a situation in which my husband and I have found ourselves. This weekend was a real balls up.My husband and I currently live in South Jersey and own three rental units...
Tarcizio Goncalves
Cash on cash ROI vs Monthly cash flow
Happy New Year BP community,I started to analyze rental properties with the rental property calculator on BP. One house in particular that I am currently analyzing, after playing with the numbers a bit, I got my month...
Maxwell Milholland
Soon To Be First Time Landlord, What Mistakes Am I Going To Make?
Hello everybody,
I am not a landlord yet, but if all goes to plan I will own a two unit upper lower in which I plan to house hack in the next couple months. As with all things in life, no matter how prepared I feel or...
Sheri Fierro
toilet replacement labor cost
If I buy the toilet, what should the cost to replace it. Normal toilet. 2 piece, usually put 2 was rings on it.I know a plumber is more expensive but this can be done by a handyman.I have 7 to replace in a commercial ...