I was recently asked about my opinion in having stainless steel appliances in rentals to which I really did not have much of an opinion on the matter other than as an agent I rarely see it rentals. I want to pose t...

I used my HELOC, cash and credit cards to rehab 3 properties I bought in July. I want to refinance all 3 when they are rented out (1 unit has been rented for 2 months). Will banks give me a hard time when it comes tim...

Hey BP,

I recently wrote a post about a potential MFH deal where it was listed at 139K and we went into contract at 115K. I already knew I needed at least 5K in repairs for one of the units for carpets/walls/...

Hi everyone,I thought this could be an interesting/fun topic.  I'm about to close on a home. I know what design I "could" go with.  However I'm polling YOU.. the BP crew to weigh in on my decisions and tell me if you ...

I have an applicant who would move in with his 13-year-old son and whose other son (a UC Davis graduate) is going to move to a different region (two hours away). He mentioned that if things don't go well for his adult...

I was curious what you all would do in this situation: 
A guest arrives and sends pictures of water in the sinks and toilets which is colored due to excess iron levels. It was indeed a yellow-brown. 
They stayed the...

Anyone with experience regarding allowing tenants to cut the grass, weed eat, etc? I am searching for proper documentation or lease verbiage that legally omits me from any injuries during landscaping, as well as any o...

I just discovered this show tonight and watched the first couple episodes. It's a "reality" show from New Zealand and follows multiple property managers as they inspect properties and deal with tenant problems. They h...

Where do you draw the line for when a loft just a loft and when is it considered an actual bedroom?
One of my pet peeves in listings (AirBnB/VRBO and MLS) is listing as a 3BR when it's a 2BR + loft. (Second only to "...

Hi folks! This is my first post on BP (yay!) I appreciate all the advice on this platform and love being a part of this community.I just came back from Las Vegas where I was looking for my first investment property. I...