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Hi all. I am looking to begin my real estate journey but feel stuck as to where to begin. I am interested in living in the place I own, but do not know what real live steps I should be taking other than listening to p...
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I am in the process of taking the Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course in preparation for taking the Licensing Exam. What books/podcasts do you recommend as I try and learn as much as possible about how to be successful i...
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If you've been dissatisfied with property managers in the past, what were your biggest pain points? Landlords, what is your biggest objective to property management? What made your experience with PM better than antic...
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Hi BP, I am looking for advice on buying and operating apartments (15-25 units) in small towns. Background:A couple properties came on market in a town about 20-30 minutes outside my normal market. The properties them...
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Hello BP! I have stumbled upon some commercial real estates deals in my area and want to have a better grasp of the fundamentals prior to approaching a broker or private owner. I am seeking out advice on areas where ...
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Bought a fixer upper. Started doing some remodeling, then a tornado came and tore the roof. Water poured into the attic. Soaked the insulation. Ceilings collapsed. Walls were dripping. Cabinets coming off, garage door...
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Hey BP,Quick question about security cameras. I plan to install few on a downtown Charleston, SC duplex I own. Is there anything I need to consider before doing so? Are there tenant rights that by doing so would other...
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Hello,I am curious to learn about people's experiences with section 8 tenants. I have a rental in Pennsylvania where I am allowed to reject a section 8 tenant but was curious to see what others' experiences were havin...
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Hello there, I'm currently looking into investing in the Durham and Raleigh area. I'm from the Northern Virginia so clearly I do not know anything about these areas (hence why I think they are very potentials). Could ...
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I am interested in starting a property management company, mainly for our own rentals but have recently thought "well if I'm going to do it for myself, why not do it for other people too?" I actually really enjoy prop...