RJ Jackson
Rental that doesn't meet the 1% rule
Thoughts about purchasing a brand new home that doesn't meet the 1% rule.
It's near a new elementary in a growing area outside of Austin. 205k, 3/2, rent is about 1500 in the area. It will be my first rental which is...
Stephen Spearman
Moving Tenant Asking for Us Not to do Tours due to COVID
One of my tenants will be moving in July and I am beginning to do tours for the turn over for potential renters and the moving tenant is asking for us not to do tours due to safety concerns because of covid. I notifie...
Account Closed
Turn-key bumpy start
Hello BPI’m off to a bumpy start with a turn-key company. I’m weighing my options and any input would be greatly appreciated.I purchased a new construction SFH in Atlanta suburbs (Covington). I live in San Francisco. ...
Maurice W. Evans
Would you buy a tri-plex from a slumlord
slumlord is a pretty harsh term, however, let's say-Its a rough neighborhood (some spray paint and busted windows on various bldgs)-A bunch of 2-4plexes on the block-the living conditions of current tenants is bad (pa...
Angeli Castrence
Where to buy first property( Nevada or Texas)
I am a complete newbie and am planning to buy my very first investment property (very first property to be exact). I live in Los Angeles but the real estate here is way out of my price range. Does anyone have any advi...
Martin Neal
Kitchen Help: This cabinets did not turn out as expected!
Hello BP Sorry for the errors in advance, accidentally pressed post before I was ready. I'm renovating a kitchen and the cabinets did not turn out as expected. I brought the top cabinets and tried to save/salvage the ...
Eric Noble
How to sell a house despite lower comps
I'm planning to liquidate my rentals and my personal residence - move to AZ. I'm looking for creative options/agent support for my personal residence as it does not align well with the comps of my area. Thanks
Nate Wilson
How important is it to follow the 50% or 2% rule.
Hi II am a newbie and looking for some advice on a property in Wear Nh. There is a duplex for sale for just under 200k. It generates $2000 on rental income and according to the calculators mortgage, taxes, and insuran...
J. Martin
Deal/Success Story in Process: Cash Flow in the SF Bay Area
Just under a month ago, I closed on a 4plex in (East) Oakland, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was a HomePath property that had been on the market for just over 6 months, and was able to squeeze in with a convent...
Marci Stein
Tenant test positive for lead paint on bath tub
Not sure how to proceed —2 adult tenants. No children . newly moved in and tested for lead on peeling paint on side of painted bathtub. Positive. From what I’ve read, I am required to remediate this if a child under 6...