Christopher Zmolik
New to BP and real estate investing
I'm so thankful to be here learning from this platform. I grew up framing/building houses with my dad and family, so I have much experience in that area. I now want to get into real estate investing. I have a good ...
Dean Suzuki
Where do folks put their emergency cash reserves?
Hi,
I have been reading the posts and have set aside money for an emergency funds for our rental properties. The funds are currently sitting in a bank savings account earning close to 0.01% interest. I am w...
Mike Haikin
Septic System insurance
Hello All. I am considering buying MF property with septic system. In both units family with kids and I worry about controlling stuff that can go to sewer system. The house is 45 years old. I do not know the condition...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Is this illegal/unethical?
I am currently closing on a duplex and I plan to live in one side and and rent the other out. The electric and gas are separately metered and are easy to have these expenses paid by the other renter. The water on t...
Scott Pigman
Realtor gave our lock box code away
So how's this for a shady situation,Yesterday, I'm working from home - a house which we have on the MLS as a rental.Some realtor -- and we're still trying to figure out who exactly she was,1. Did not schedule a showin...
Lenna Groudan
Texas Realtor Commission Dispute -"Ready, Willing and Able" Buyer
We have had a house listed with a realtor. We started at $254 looking for an owner financed deal but ended up getting the house under contract at $227 with traditional financing. The buyer has not been able to sec...
Kory Clark
Successful Investor Habits
Hello Everyone,What are some habits that you guys recommend for new investors? I'm working on developing some great habits. Currently, I don't have a job and my day is pretty open. I do have a lot of time on my hands ...
Bienes Raices
Do you bother getting a permit to replace the water heater?
I called the county permitting office and they do require a permit to replace a water heater. Since it's highway robbery to pay a licensed plumber to do anything, I was wondering if most people ignore the permit issue...
Eric Gutierrez
Beware of Kwikset Smartkey Deadbolts
I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past. Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...
Nate Hawkins
Ramsey or Kiyosaki?
I think I wrote this post a dozen times and deleted it. I'm not sure how to ask it.
In 2013 I lost my step mother(mom) to cancer she left behind many assets and a bit of money for my family and I. Earlier in 2013 I a...