Leonid Solomonik
Buying properties in FEMA flood zone
Hi everyone,
Has anyone dealt with purchasing properties in FEMA declared flood zone? Any word of advise besides additional expense on flood insurance. Many properties in CO got flooded last summer and were c...
Matt Snow
I just sold a property using BitBay’s blockchain smart-contracts
I just sold a 5-acre lot in San Bernardino County, CA, to a buyer in Norway, using cryptocurrency and BitBay's trustless smart contracts. The last year and a half has been spent putting together a land business (based...
Mike Palmer
Any plumbing pros that can answer crazy plumbing question?
I have a unit that has experienced way too many plumbing issues. Now it seems I have a toilet that has some issues. For one it doesn't seem to flush very well. The tenants have not complained, but I have noticed th...
Alex T.
Getting rid of semi-professional tenant in Massachusetts
A little over a year ago I bought a triplex in Chelsea with 2 tenants in place. I've poured a lot of money into repairs because previous landlord didn't take care of anything, then I put in a 3rd tenant. I've been luc...
Claudia W.
Where would you move?
Hello BP Community.Currently we live in Hawaii (stationed here with the military), but it looks like we might get out soon. For the first time in a long time, we're faced with the option of moving wherever we want. We...
Michael Evans
Pre-Construction Flips
I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip". It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...
Kevin McGovern
Losing thousands - cancellations left and right due to Austin Energy
Unbelievable. And to think I just submitted/paid my Q4 quarterly STR taxes to the city and this is what I get in return? What options do I have here in terms of compensation? Sure, things happen and I can live with...
Owen Dashner
What's the cheapest house you have ever bought?
Humblebrag - I just bought a house (on 2 lots) on Monday this week for $1,000! It is in a small town about an hour outside of Omaha, NE. It is by far the cheapest property purchase I have ever been involved in. She i...
Kevin H.
Crypto has better growth and passive income over real estate?
Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...
Wade Kulesa
Is Dave Ramsey correct? Anyone still around after 10 years?
I've been on the Dave Ramsey bandwagon for the last several years. His advice definitely worked to get us out of debt and allow us to save a pile of cash. But as I look to get more into real estate investing, there's ...