Christopher Davis
So we're doing that "Luxury House Hack" thingy!
This is part ‘success story,’ part shout-out. My wife and I read the book by @Ben Leybovich on house hacking, and we were really part of the target audience of the book. We got bounced around pretty hard in the cras...
Joe Splitrock
Closed on house number seven today
We closed on house number seven this morning. It is a nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car attached garage home built in the early 80's. I would say it is in a B+ neighborhood. It is 2 blocks from an elementary school. Purch...
Chris Low
Clay roofing tile problem??!
We looked at a house today that has a Spanish-style clay tile roof, which is not that common in our area. The house is in pretty good shape, with a few notable exceptions including a big hole in the master bedroom cei...
James Wise
Tenant claims this is "broom clean" What do you think?
The tenant who recently vacated this unit claims that he left the unit in "broom clean" condition. He's been calling the office harrassing my staff about getting his security deposit back. Lol, sorry my man it doesn't...
Stephanie D.
Tenant moved without returning key
I made an agreement with my tenant to break the lease. They asked to leave on the 1st, but I told them they need to leave on June 30th since their rent was only until the end of the month. I told them they would need ...
Phillip Austin
Nightmare Tenant - This is why you need a property manager!
One of the best examples I found this year as to why you need a property manager (especially in Colorado). This client chose not to use our services and instead, tried to self-manage their primary. This was the very f...
Connie Steele
Commercial loan conditions
we are purchasing a 16 door unit. Received loan docs and there are the following conditions. Wondering if this is normal as its our first commercial loan. Provide yearly tax returnsProvide leases and tenants informa...
Ryan Pritchard
Trash Can Moving
Hi BP Family,I am exploring the short term rental market and was planning to self manage the property. One question that keeps coming up is how to handle the trash cans? I don't want my guests having to show up to a h...
Michelle Au
Depreciation Expense Impact on Tax for Rental Property
My husband and I are deciding whether to sell our primary residence that have been rented out for 2 years or keep it as a rental unit. If we sell the unit now, it is still considered a primary residence (lived there f...
Jeff Clark
New Investors from Silicon Valley
Hi all! My name is Jeff Clark and I was born and raised in Los Gatos, a suburb of San Jose in the Silicon Valley. After graduating from college I moved back home to work full time at my church as a youth pastor. Throu...