Ramel Dupree
Ready to make my first move
Good Day Everyone,I'm currently stationed in the Charlottesville/Ruckersville area of Virginia. As of April, I would have been on station for a year and given the cost of living for the area, especially with the renta...
Rachelle P.
Deposit Returns to Domestic Violence Victims breaking a lease
I have a tenant breaking a lease 7 months early, claiming there son is a victim of domestic violence. I have no desire to unduly penalize these folks, but obviously this is a huge hassle and it has cost me advertising...
Paul Luna
Breaking an apartment lease to start real estate investing.
I currently live in Grand Haven Michigan. Me and my girlfriend have decided to stay for at least one more year before we move to Colorado. We are living in an apartment right now and thought since we are staying for a...
Shruti Agarwal
A potential property
Hello all,I'm a newbie in real estate investing and need your advice.I have a potential property (my first rental) that i can buy and need your guidance if it makes sense.Townhome, 3B, 2.5B, 1400sqft living, 1,800 Sq...
Joshua Lupo
Seller Financing-Pro's/Con's and ultimately who collects the rent
Hi All! When it comes to multi family seller financing, who collects/uses the monthly rent during the term of the seller financing? For instance, if a buyer and seller agreed to owner finance $40k for 36 months and ca...
Calvin Baughman
Key Factors for Success in Short-Term Rentals: What Matters Most?
Short-term rentals have become a popular avenue for property owners and investors. So let's delve into the critical aspects that drive success in the STR industry. Whether it's exceptional guest experiences, effective...
Charles Price
$1M owned free & clear - what would you do to GROW portfolio?
Looking for advice! I own a few properties in the Hudson Valley, NY (Poughkeepsie, Fishkill area for those familiar - B&C areas):7-unit apartment: $500,000 equity - free & clear5-unit mixed use: $400,000 equi...
Rich C.
Tenant breaks lease after 1 month (but I paid a broker fee)
My tenant wants to break her lease after 1 month to move elsewhere. I paid the broker 1 month rent to find and process the tenant. The lease has no early termination clause and the broker agreement does not discuss ...
Gregory Massi
Top 5 for lease agreements
Hello everyone. I am purchasing my first investment property in two weeks and was wondering what are your top 5 rules/policies/terms that you like to include in your lease agreement (that aren't found in the typical l...
Sean Youngberg
Finished basement SqFt for comps
Hello BP!I'm getting a little confused about how to handle finished basement sq. ft. when comparing properties. I'm currently trying to do a CMA for a property with no basement vs one with a 500 sq. ft finished baseme...