Scott Kimberly
Is the 1st Deal a Myth?
I'm curious to see how much of a myth the 1st Deal actually is.The Myth I'm referring to is "get your first deal and it's off to the races". As a new investor, I the more I listen to podcasts (and not just BP's) the m...
Chris Martin
If your tenants could give you a grade, what would it be?
I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...
Chris Heyman
Multifamily vs. 2 Single Family Homes
Hey All!Long time listener, first time caller... uh poster.If it helps form your opinion, a little background: We currently own a duplex down condo on the Far North side of Chicago, IL that we purchased almost two yea...
Patrick Shea
Lake House Short Term Rental (My Take from 2 years)
So I have been operating a Lake House Short Term rental for the last two years. And I have been getting a lot of questions from friends, acquaintances, my own real estate agent, renters, etc. So I put together an em...
Connie Tang
Raising Rents on Inherited Tenants
Hi All,
Seeking your thoughts, insights, personal experience, etc. on this...
I am in the process of purchasing a 3-unit property and would be inheriting the tenants, who are month-to-month. Since the tenants would ...
Matthew Guidry
Can tenant take central AC unit paid for by tenant
Long story short, my mother in law has been living in her deceased parent's house in Florida. The house was passed down to her sister but she was allowed to live there. Her sister passed away last year and the house i...
Frank Schwarz
Property taxes are twice as much as the mortgage!
I was just looking at a property and was amazed that the property taxes are so high!The house is on the MLS for $56,000 and the taxes are $6460 annually.Checking past tax amounts showed that in 2011 they were $14,498 ...
Doug Smith
Why, Oh Why, Is the Fed's Inflation Target 2% (a rant)
I would love to get a discussion going over this topic to see what other "in the know" armchair economists think. This chart shows mortgage interest rates over the past 30 days. Rates are directly tied to the 10-Year ...
Alex Graebe
Buy and Hold Cash Flow in Sacramento
I currently live in the Bay Area and am looking to invest in a "buy and hold" rental property. Since home values have skyrocketed and properties don't cash flow in the Bay Area, I have looked to surrounding areas in ...
John Crimmins
Cabin Rental Movie Theatre's - Projector or Big TV?
Hey all,I'm building a movie theatre in a new cabin rental in Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg area. Wondering if I should go with a projector or a giant flat screen. I've seen smart projectors on the market but I'm wonderin...