Alex Nelson
Paint Sprayer - Is it worth it?
I'm about so close on my first investment property and I'm exploring my renovation options. I've painted rooms using rollers and crushes before and it's definitely not my favorite activity. I've been looking into gett...
Ari Bachrach
The most annoying item to dispose of: tires
I bought a terrible house in a good neighborhood about a month ago. No one else wanted this house so I was able to get it for a great price. The house is a gut rehab, but even more than that, there's one thing that sc...
Chris Attiliis
Taking a Contractor to Small Claims Court
Hey Gang,I hired a paving/ashphalt company to pave the driveway of an investment property. Paid $1500 in two installments, and am completely unsatisfied. At first there was some stones/pebbles mixed in the top layer...
Kathleen Steele
Need help ejecting family member without lease who hasn't paid a.
Hi BP friends. I did the ultimate no no, my niece and her union plumber husband needs a place to stay in town, and I let them stay with me if he plumb my bathroom and does a little fixing up. Was specific in verbal fi...
Ryan Thomson
7 Types of House Hacking Strategies
House hacking is a strategy that involves purchasing a property and living in it while also renting out part of the property to generate income. There are several strategies that can be used to successfully house-hack...
Sara Campbell
Do you buy Leads?
Hey! Short version: Do you think buying leads is worth it? Where do you buy them from?Long version: I'm a relatively new agent just trying to generate more income for my investments. I'm having a really hard time gene...
Drew Palmer
Advice on a broker-related question
I am a buy/hold investor and was curious what people's take is on this.
I use a broker to find MLS related deals. He is a new broker and very hungry and willing to walk me into as many doors as I want. I tr...
Ray S.
Renting to tenant with history of bankruptcy?
I used SmartMove for a credit/background check of a tenant. They filed for bankruptcy 10 years ago, but it is still showing up on their credit report. They have a very high salary for how much they are renting for tho...
Varinder Kumar
Tenant requesting for 220volt outlet upgrade
My tenant contacted me today asking if theres a way I can upgrade one of the outlets in the garage to a 220volt. My panel is 200amp. He wants to purchase welding equipment. I dont know how it would work as far as liab...
Mark McGrath
Hey BP - from Vancouver, BC!
Hey BP!My name is Mark and I'm new to BP. I'm a Financial Planner from Vancouver, BC, and so while I'm new to the real estate game, I have a solid understanding of investments and finance. Looking to build out a long-...