Mitchell Smith
Tenant Issue - What Am I Responsible For?
Hey guys!So I've got quite the predicament.... My tenant just moved in about a month and a half ago and has been pretty good so far. However, recently she has been complaining about a sewage smell in the house. Right ...
Farakh Zaman
Securely sending documents
Hi all,Wanted to see what everyone uses to send sensitive information. Email is obviously the easiest and least secure way. If you use drop box or something like that, it is a bit more secure...and then there are pa...
YiBing T.
Best material for flip
Hello BP community
I just bought a 2200 square feet single family home in Baltimore City. My wife and I are planning to flip this house. This is our first big project like this. We would like to get your opinion on c...
John Hixon
How to proceed - Seller owns free and clear
I have a lead off my first direct mail campaign. This older man (probably in late 70's or 80's) called me and said he and his wife got my letter and wanted to know how much I would pay them for their house. I start...
Julia Rohleder
Resale value of a house designated to be in a special flood hazard area
We have found a great house, in a great neighborhood, that typically has great resale values. The house is priced lower, because it needs updating. The house is designated to be in a special flood hazard area. The ...
Mark Futalan
Staging a house before check in- Do you do it?
Do you guys have your cleaning team stage the house for a check in? Like blow up pool toys, turn on all the lights, stage the dining table etc? Do you see value in doing this for your vacation rental?
Jeremy Mulvey
Should I upgrade to forced air with AC?
Hello!I am just getting started on the demo phase of my first deal. I don't know weather to flip it or BRRRR it bit I'm leaning towards BRRRR. Here's a little background... Purchase price 125k via hard money loan. 2 p...
Winston Risser
How often to replace carpeting ?
How often do you replace carpet in your houses ? Obviously carpet can be destroyed ,but if it is older dirty. is it better to just get it cleaned good ? or is it better to spend the extra and get it replaced for a qua...
Julie Kern
Our first deal - buy and hold rehab in Kennesaw, GA
We closed on our first deal (buy and hold) Nov. 10th. Here are the details:Purchase price: $92,000Closing Costs: $1,200Rehab budget: $7,500ARV: $125,000Rent: $1,100 - $1,150The house is in Kennesaw, GA in a great loc...
Edmund Li
Capex reserve for cheaper props
I am a newbie investor looking to get my hands dirty with my first purchase. I have been in search for my first rental property for a while, and I haven't pulled my trigger because I couldn't get the math right.I've f...