Douglas Larson
Tiny House - Mini-Cabin
There are only a few threads on Tiny houses here on BP like this one. There seems to be huge interest in small dwellings, minimalist living, and just creating small "retreats" in one's own backyard. Houzz.com and Pint...
Marie S.
Nervous about RE School
I've made the decision to get licensed. It just seemed like the next logical step in my RE journey. I'm so nervous and I can't pin point why. I'm not sure if it's passing the school or passing the licensure test. Is t...
Hattie Dizmond
How do I approach an investor about selling their property?
I've mostly excluded "true" investors from my direct mail campaigns, meaning I've excluded LLC's & other entities. I've also excluded individuals holding multiple properties. I haven't eliminated them. I've jus...
Kareem Aaron
Are Home Warranty Plans Necessary?
I have two rental properties (one of which is currently occupied) and I have home warranty plans with Complete Appliance Protection, Inc. for each of them. My question is, is it necessary to have home warranty plans i...
Fed Finjap
Reflecting on my first year house hacking a 3-flat in Chicago
Hey everyone,
As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share my experience managing a 3-flat in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago during my first year as a landlord. It’s been a wild ride—full of challenges, lesson...
Avtandil G.
Strategies for dealing w/ MFR brokers (who fudge numbers)
Hey folksI've been looking to buy a couple small (6 to 10 units) MFR. I'n looking to get 7%-8% CAP c-o-c. Have been scouting usual sources like MLS, Loopnet, Marcus... Plenty of fish in metros I'm interested, advertis...
Account Closed
Section 8 tenant is breaking lease and housing is helping her
I am hoping someone will have some experience with HAP contracts and Section 8. I have a tenant who is currently in a lease with me for 3 more months. She advised me that she is leaving at the end of this month and Ho...
Darron Pierson
Jerryll Noorden's system
Has anyone tried Jerryll Noorden's system or have any information about him?
Shalay Cano
Wholesaling...Is it a legal practice?
I am attempting to begin my real estate investment business. I have been getting mixed reviews on whether the practice of wholesaling is legal or not. I've read that the benefits are that you need very little capital ...
Greg Grant
Buying from a Wholesaler, is it me?
So I have tried out a couple dozen wholesalers in my area (South Florida) and I can't find a single one that I trust.A perfect example of this is one guy that posted a property for $160k, said it needed $30k of rehab ...