Wesley W.
Return of tenant's security deposit
Okay, here's a new one that I need some feedback on. It looks like I've got to refine my process to avoid this in the future.Tenant vacated but did not immediately fill out "change of address" form with USPS. I aske...
Ben M.
Quality of schools and crime rate
How does one determine quality of schools for an area?How does one determine crime rate? How is this measured and which amount would usually indicate a B or C class property?
Ali Ahmed
Adding additional bedroom in 2nd floor a good idea?
Hello folks,
I have heard from the podcasts here on BP that adding a room is an opportunity to increase the value of the property. I don't see this as a big expense if it were on the first floor but what if it were ...
Howard Johnston
House on large lot in Richmond Michigan potentially for sale
Hey folks,My mom is unable to stay in the house that she is in and I live too far away to help her with it, so selling it seems the best option. This should be a good fix and flip opportunity. Please PM me for address...
Michelle Smith
Help with Lending Questions to I Need to Ask
Hi BP community. I'm pretty new to investing and just received the OK on money to buy my first investment property (woot, woot!). The loan specifies: ESTIMATED SETTLEMENT CHARGES, ESTIMATED DETAILS OF TRANSACTION, EST...
Krista Porter
What am I doing wrong on this property. No one is biting
This property in Chicago Illinois and noOne has been biting. It's a good property. The owner was fixing it but then passes away and left it to his family in a will. Now it seems I may be doing something wrong here bec...
Bradley Jernigan
Good tips to raise money
One of the biggest blockers I have seen from potential investors has been them not having enough capital to get started within owning real estate. If you do not have enough capital for a multifamily property then here...
Jason Gurvitz
How to locate absentee owners
Can anyone advise on how to find absentee owners when phone numbers and emails no longer work and their house is abandoned and do not live there anymore (so direct mail doesn't work either). I've searched some of thes...
David Fritch
Locating Owners with Bad Address in County Records
I mail postcards to owners of bare land (there is a ton in eastern WA) who are behind on taxes and I am surprised at the number I get returned. Obviously unlike a residence the mailing address and the property address...
Cal C.
Keep the customer informed, very informed!
Yesterday, I was at a meeting between a builder and his customers, I have had only minimal involvement on the customer side. the builder had given a very specific price for constructing the building. However, he ...