Anthony Fanucci
First Time House Hacker - Northern Virginia Close to DC
Hi there! I am new to the BP community and wanted to dive in. My family and I are relocating to northern VA this summer. I'll be working in DC. We were going to rent since the housing market is a bit intimidating, but...
Frank Jennings
Dealing with a Toxic Tenant
I bought my first investment property, a duplex, 6 months ago. From the start a tenant was very angry and difficult. He said he had bad experiences with previous landlords and he trusted no one. I have responded quick...
Maksu Ize
My third unit success story
This forum has given me a lot of things to think about, so I'm looking to share back some of my success.Purchased my third unit about 6 months ago. SFH in an A area. Out of province purchase. Regina - Canada. MLS.Purc...
Jeff Stanton
Advice needed - live/work sale
Hi all, need some advice!
Having a hard time selling our live/work SFH. We are in a hot market (Abacoa, Jupiter FL) but it’s such a unique property that the buyer pool is smaller. It’s a single family home with 3 d...
Dozar Real
Walk through bedroom house
What are your thoughts on walk-through bedroom houses as a long time rental property as young investor they are very common in my area and would make a good long term rental by number, What are the pros and c...
David Hunt
Fire Damage: Yes or No
So, I have come across an investment opportunity with a property that recently caught fire. Before the fire, the house was completely remodeled. The fire was upstairs and I would estimate 20% of the house was affected...
Bruce P.
Install a smart lock on a bedroom door or keep it keyed?
Hi,So I'm getting started renting out rooms. I'm thinking to make one an Airbnb and the other a long term rental. In either case, I think it might be a nice amenity for a guest to have a lock on their door to "feel sa...
Pat L.
5th kitchen & bath in 12 months
Did some rehab on an old kitchen in a Cape we bought.Cabinets $3900, Granite $1759, porcelein Tile .93 cents/sq ft. Added a pantry & replaced 32" back door with new 36" door ($156).Bath was also rehabbed with anot...
Steve Preston
Terminology - Tax Sale vs Court House Steps
Does the phrase "I have bought most of my properties on the Court House Steps" basically mean that the properties where bought at a County Tax Sale?A lot of the Counties dates between tax sales are at least a few mont...
Debbie Zimmer
Egress Windows in Basement
Hi - We will be putting in two bedrooms in the basement with a Jack-n-Jill bathroom in between. Do both bedrooms need their own egress window, or can we install one in a central location? I'm in Cincinnati, Ohio
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