Every investor would love some extra cash flow…but at what cost? Does it make sense to go all in on a large down payment so that more money trickles in each month? If you want minimal debt, have no plans to scale, and...
Jared Timothy Chapman
Building Investor Network in the Greater Cincinnati Area
Hi BP Fam,
I am looking to buy a few properties by the end of this year or early next year and would like to get one under contract within a few months. I visited Cincinnati recently to identify the opportunities and...
Spencer Sutton
Investors, do these things before buying rentals in Birmingham
Recently we had two investors from the west coast come to town. This post is what we can all learn from their visit...maybe a couple of take aways.They’ve bought 12 houses here in town and while it’s been a great lon...
Joe P.
Best Advice/Practices for Tenant Management
One area that I fear I struggle in is tenant management, or lack thereof. I was burned by my last tenant (and really, my own decisions) because I think I allowed some things to spiral out of control.Rent-wise, no exce...
Roger Bernard
Landlord wants to charge me for guests ESA
I have a guest who frequents my apartment, and has two Emotional Support Animals. The landlord is requesting that I pay registration fees and pet fees in order for the ESAs to be allowed at the complex. Is this legal?
Andrew Fidler
Toledo PIN- Property Investor's Network - First Meeting
The Property Investor's Network of Toledo, PIN is holding its first meeting next week Tuesday, January 10th, 6:00 PM at Augsburg Lutheran Church, 1342 W Sylvania Ave Toledo OH 43612.I joined the group at the end of Su...
David Gonzalez
Property Management and Verifying Condition of Property
Hello BPer's,I would like to better understand the Property Management Business. Those of you with Property Managers I wanted to know:1. How often does your Property Manager visit the property?2. How do they share the...
Christopher Winkler
Can't Get My Addict Award
Since joining I have been here every day, or at least think I have been here every day except for a couple days in early Aug when I was so sick i could not get out of bed.I have to believe i should have an addict awar...
Matt Wan
How important is it for a first property to be easy for me to get to?
I'm thinking of buying US real estate as an overseas investor. How important is it for me to be able to easily visit my target market? I can get a direct flight to major metropolitan areas, but it would be much more d...
Brian Fitzpatrick
How often do you check in?
When renters are in place at a property, how often do you go visit the rental property to check condition. How long before the end of a lease do you go and assess work that may need to be done?