So I need some help - I'm new to this.

I just put an offer on a deal in Maryland that I'm pursuing with a family member (my sister calls him Dad). The plan is to split ownership 50/50. He's providing $100k ...

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So I have seen so many people discuss the fact that as a landlord you have to pay for your units if the something breaks.
You get a call in the middle of the night and you have to get it fixed.
That sounds m...

Hi everyone @ BP, I don't want to bore you with a long story, just want to introduce myself as a Investor In The Making. My sister & I are anxious to get started (time is flying too fast and not getting any younge...

About once or twice a month I receive a maintenance request for a dishwasher that's working but not quite right.  Either its leaking occasionally, doesn't clean like it used to, or has a weird smell.  Some are legitim...

Are longer leases a good option to consider? If I was considering a 2 or 3 year lease. And maybe offer no increase during that period or maybe a small increase below market rates. Is that a thing? Any disadvantages in...

Hey BP community,    Do you own anywhere from 1-10 SFH, duplex, triplex, quads or other properties that you manage yourself?  If you were gifted an elf that could tackle only one job, what would you have the elf do to...

Just got a report from the tenant that they have disconnected the gas stove because it turns itself on when they are gone? This is a modern gas range with electirc ignition. Said they have come home twice to a hot hou...

Hi folks - I'm new to BP and to REI in general and am looking for some advice as I get started. I purchased my SFR back in 2007 (what terrible timing!) in Los Angeles county and plan to continue living here for the ne...

Well, here we go folks, I’m ready to lay this to bed once and for all. For years I’ve read from B and A class investors, others trying to scare me off of buying and renovating D class properties. They’d write, “It wil...

Hi Everyone, long time lurker, first time poster.  I recently purchased a 6 bedroom/2200 sq ft. house near a small university in our town. The contractor that bought renovated it himself with the thought of putting co...