Just wanted give this forum post thing a try! I am an avid listener of the podcast and decided to jump onto the forums.I am a local architect here in Chicago specializing in residential and small scale commercial / ho...

Finding the Deals

• Place this classic ad in your local paper’s real estate section to appear on Sunday: If you can afford to run 7 days a week, then you won’t miss any sellers who need to act fast, Negotiate with th...

Hi-First time tenant turnover for this landlord . . . would like some feedback on security deposit use questions.We have a lease rider attached with costs spelled out for certain things that need repaired, replaced, o...

We are currently fixing up the outside of this up/down duplex. Trying to get some different ideas to work with.We've pulled off all the siding on the front of the porch (it went right to the ground) the front of the h...

Hi BP community!  I am new around here and my husband and I are in the due diligence phase of hopefully closing our first deal!  It's two duplexes in a popular area of town that's currently being revitalized.  Current...

I am a fairly new (1 year) investor with 2 SFR investments in San Diego in addition to my primary.  I am ready to pull the trigger on a fourth property which was going to be another SFR, but after discussing with my a...

Hello BP community! One of my rentals in Houston, TX developed a water leak over the weekend.  My handyman initially thought it was from the washing machine but it turns out that it is coming from under the floor.  I'...

I feel like I am in a point in my real estate investing journey where I've reached a halt. I currently have six properties in my belt where half are cash flowing with maintenance issues that arise here and there and t...

Hi all,I am closing on my first deal 7/1/24, it's a duplex up-down 2b/1b units with a single garage. I am looking to move into the top unit occupying 1 bed, and looking to furnish the other 3 bedrooms and purpose shar...

Looking to make an offer on a Freddie Mac property that does not have a stove and is missing light fixtures in some of the rooms. Would like to get financing if possible. Local credit union will not do the deal beca...