Jess White
Turns out, the 401k is not a scam.
Something I used to believe whole heartedly, several years ago was that the 401k is a scam. Tons of books on Real Estate preach that to the masses, which can unfortunately be terrible advice for those in the middle. B...
Dean Klein
Tenant sign on door says call the cops
I just bought a duplex 3 weeks ago and have been at the property rehabbing the vacant lower unit. I was outside installing gutter screens and noticed a torn window screen and a slightly open window in the common area....
AJ Wong
How & Where (NOT) to buy a vacation rental on the Oregon Coast - Rules and Permits
By sheer force I've learned the hard way where you can, cannot and should consider purchasing a permittable vacation rental on the Oregon Coast. Partially by circumstance, albeit those that I created, I will confident...
Daniel Miller
security-deposit awkwardness
I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property. (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...
Matt Ferch
What advice do you have for selecting a niche?
Hello, I would love to hear from you guys about your personal experience selecting a niche? How did you go about it? Was it pretty deliberate and strategic or more of a reaction to the opportunity in front of you? ...
Sam Leon
How long do you take your shower?
One of my 1 bed 1 bath that I just changed from an old 20 gallon water heater the previous owner installed to a new 30 gallon low boy. Its in the closet so there isn't much room for more.Prior to the water heater cha...
Anthony Standard
Self Directed IRA funding
Hello BP Community,I have in a Self-Directed IRA. I'm ready to pull the trigger on purchasing my 1st multi-family property. My question is, when I buy my property and its cash flowing monthly, how do I reap the financ...
Angela Jossy
I am looking at a houseboat as my first investment
Some friends of mine are selling their houseboat. They've put a lot of time and money into it. It was their home and a place for them to do meetings and small retreats. They have two boats and they are selling them bo...
Tom R.
Is there something wrong with my listing?
I closed on my first investment property on the 6th this month. a couple of days later I listed it for rent. Since then Ive had dozens of calls but only 2 people have shown up for a tour of the property and 4 people h...
Chootar Laal
Extremely arrogant and offensive tenant - how to deal?
What is the correct way to deal with a tenant that gets extremely offensive in both emails and in person? Basically 2 out of the 3 people in the apartment act this way, 1 is much much worse.
He has not physically th...