Tyler Hodgson
First House Hack Advice Needed
Hello BPers. I have a friend who is under contract to purchase his first duplex as a house hack. He came to me with some concerns about the state of the market right now, and thoughts that maybe he should just wait an...
Gerry Magrini
My Tenant Wants to Rent my Unit on Airbnb. Should I allow this?
Hi Everyone,I have a potential tenant who wants to rent one of my units for over asking, but he wants to list it on Airbnb. He was up front with me when he came to look at the apartment -- completely honest, fully tra...
Camille Joos-Visconti
Los Angeles rent control laws & a problem inherited tenant!
We bought a duplex last January & inherited a tenant. It’s a duplex lot but has 2 houses on it. I’ve had nothing but trouble with this tenant. They pay their rent on time. When purchasing the property, there was n...
Chris Sukala
Family or tenant
Ok so what would you do if you were us. Supposedly my sister in law (and kids, husband) could be losing their house. We have been down this road with a friend and was burned. So I will ask just because it's family. We...
Joshua Smith
House Hackers: What unexpected issue(s) did you have to deal with when starting out?
I am looking to purchase a small multifamily for my first house hack in RVA early 2025. I have read many books and articles on the subject, but I'd like to hear some perspectives from others who have already started t...
Taylor Silker
My first deal. In a bind!
I have recently finished construction on my first property at the age of 27. Last summer my sister and I came up with the idea of getting into possibly flipping a house. I live in colorado and she is a real estate age...
Alice Green
condos are risky
Condos come with a little bit of more risk and the reason for that is that they are tied to the other properties in the existing neighborhood because when you talk about a condo complex, every single unit is typically...
Ricky Rodriguez
Maximizing House Hacking Success
Me and my two buddies just jumped into real estate investment and are thinking of trying out a house hacking strategy. We all have regular W2 jobs, and we'd love some tips on how to make the most of it. Any advice wou...
Jeff R.
vacation rentals
Hello BP Family,What are your thoughts and/or experiences with rental vacation property?
Andrew Fudge
Would a college town be certain death to a new investor?
Hello everyone!My friend and I have been tossing the idea around of investing in our college town however I've been having second thoughts regarding the process. I wanted to reach out and ask if any of you have had an...