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Ken N. How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
7 August 2020 | 41 replies

Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...

Ross Carlson Questions to Find a Investor Friendly Realtor
1 January 2022 | 22 replies

Hi Everyone,I am beginning my search for an investor friendly realtor but having a tough time finding one on websites with good investor experience. Does anyone have any questions or tips on how to separate the averag...

Omar Ismael Do you want to become an investor/landlord? Here are some tips
30 October 2019 | 17 replies

1. Screen your tenants better. Do intricate research and invest your time in getting to know them beyond just knowing that they are people who need a place to live and on the surface seem to be able to pay. 2. Ensure ...

Jerryll Noorden The Definite Guide On How To Get Started Investing In Real Estate Succesfully
3 May 2023 | 2 replies

I get asked this all the time. Here is honestly the best way to get not just started, but become successful in record time.
So I decided, instead of answering hundreds of messages asking the same thing. How about I u...

Maimouna Sow Water in the basement.
13 December 2019 | 33 replies

Hey guys. I just bought my first house, moved in last month. A couple of weeks ago, we had a very wet weekend and I noticed water stains in the baseboards of my finished basement. No French drains, no sump pumps. I’m ...

Charles Kamen Can I provide proof of funds for another person and charge a fee?
24 August 2023 | 18 replies

This is purely hypothetical but I had an idea that I could explore if it's even legal.  My idea is to work with RE investors/buyers, and use my available funds to provide a proof-of-funds letter for their deals, and c...

Drew Farnese Tell us your war stories from viewing occupied multi families
14 April 2014 | 28 replies

I'm in the market for a multi family, and this week alone has been FULL of stories.

To start off, I guess some tenants just don't give a rats ass when a potential buyer is looking at their place...and ...

Josh Schaap Driving for Dollars - Direct Mail Campaign Advice
13 March 2024 | 11 replies

I've been doing some driving for dollars and I've gathered a decent list of properties I'm interested in with owner's names. I'm really trying to dig up some deals in this tough market. I'm embarking on my first direc...

Anwar Mai Buying a large primary residence vs. investment property
1 January 2019 | 21 replies

Hi BP, Joined 6 months ago and learning quickly as I go. I'm at a crossroads and looking for advice. I'm in Northern California and have been looking at purchasing a 4 plex for the past 6 months. Going to an open hous...

Account Closed do some buyers just not get it?
5 February 2015 | 28 replies

so far, my limited experience is rehabbing to first time home buyers.  But I am getting discouraged because I don't think the buyers even recognize all the work and expense I'm putting into the homes.  I live in weste...