Amr Makki
Where to find a list of loans in imminent default?
So I know of the various avenues to source a foreclosure and pre-foreclosure list, but I wanted to dig a bit further and see if it's possible to locate loans in imminent default- that is a loan that has defaulted less...
James Alden
Renting to Section 8 in Maine
I'm looking for any advice and or experiences with Maine State Housing Authority (section 8). I have a 12 unit building in Bridgton Maine and was thinking about opening it up to vouchers. The increase in rental rates ...
Amit M.
Can I decline an applicant because their move-in date is far out
I have listed my property as available for immediate move-inOne of the applicants toured and liked the property and sent in their application on our request. Their indicated move-in date is 2 weeks out. They are unabl...
Alain Perez-Majul
What is an ideal vacancy rate??
Wanted to see what everyone thought about this. What is a healthy and ideal vacancy rate? There's a fine line between too low and uncomfortably high; if it's too low, you're more than likely leasing for under-market a...
Joe S.
Who is investing in their own physical health?
So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...
Denise Evans
Alabama Tax Sale Redemption Rights
There are four different tax sale redemption periods in Alabama. At the time of the tax sale, the investor receives a Certificate, which entitles it to possession of the property. Three years after the tax sale, the ...
Elisha Keller
Newbie Question #4: Number one Mistake
As I've been on BP I've been reading as much as possible--even the ones that sounded scary. I want to learn the worst things about being a landlord as well as the positives. The question for the day:
What was...
Elenis Camargo
Advice on creative deal?
Hi everyone! My husband and I own one single family home in Jacksonville, Florida. We are looking to purchase another using the BRRRR strategy that BP loves to talk about. While looking for these homes, I ran across a...
Kevin O'Brien
Bullet holes in rental
On Wednesday evening I get a text from one of my favorite tenants up until now that there's some cracking in some of the drywall in the ceiling. No big deal as long as there's no damage to the roof I think, as this is...
Sastry Konduri
First investment deal please help analyzing
Hi,I am looking to invest in my first property in Columbus Oh. It is a condo in an A class neighborhood. Very close to shopping and a few companies.Asking price- 214K(I am thinking of offering 205k)Monthly rent- 1800 ...