Gabe N.
Nightmare tenant: unsanitary living, too many dogs
Okay, so I have a couple that lives in my 4 plex that have been an absolute nightmare. So far they have consistently paid late and have been a nuisance with their dog (dogs) barking and making noise. They got on a one...
Patrick Fraire
Negative $800 cash flow/month to help family friend?
What’s up BP fam. I have a situation on my hands and am looking forward to getting your input. So my girlfriend owns a condo she recently moved out of. The condo is located in the city of Orange, California. She purch...
Branden Vandette
Letting a property go from unpaid taxes and credit consequences
I made a bad investment on a cheap warehouse in Detroit for my landscaping business. I paid for in cash for 20k 4 years ago. It's in a very bad area and it got broken into a couple of times. Not feeling safe I moved ...
Shefali R.
Wells Fargo short sale negotiation - help!
We bid $166k cash on a Wells Fargo short sale property in January. Bank came back today with a counter of $175k (which includes $10k relocation for seller). We want the property but want to counter the smallest amount...
Marvin Hernandez
Are flip contractors reliable these days?
Hi BP CommunityI am looking to teaming up with a reliable contractor for my rehabbing homes business, but are contractors reliable now a days?What do you look for on a contractor you plan to work with?Is it fair to sa...
Gary Dale McKee
Need advice on wether or not to rent to people on disability.
So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner. I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits. I know enough to know that...
Mary Jay
Neighbors tree fell on my roof
Neighbors tree fell on the roof of my rental during the Hurricane (state Florida).
I called the city and they gave me the address of the LLC that owns that lot (its an empty lot, probably a builder owns it).
I proba...
Joe Delia
Actual Value or Replacement Cost?
I'm sure there are many topics on this throughout bigger pockets history, however, what are you doing TODAY, and why? What do you see as the pro's and con's of each policy?
This is assuming buy and hold but feel fre...
Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...
Dan Perrott
Indianapolis Council Proposal 215 - adding "Source of Income" to the discrimination list
This month the Indianapolis Council is to consider City Council General Ordinance No. 215. This proposal will require/mandate that all Landlords accept Section 8 vouchers and be subject to rules that go along with th...