Bryan Laufenberg
What should I be paying my real estate agent?
I looked for answers to this but couldn't really find a clear answer. I am in the middle of my second investment property and using the same agent as I did on the first deal. They are a family friend but are charging ...
Beau F Borinstein
Should you use property management companies for flips?
I know a few good property managers in my area that have construction arms and also do flips. Do you think they cost more than a traditional GC for flips? If I am not planning on leasing it post flip should I just fin...
Monica Boyles
Advice for buying STR out of state?
Hi there - I'm considering buying a STR out of state (I live in the SF Bay Area, so costs are pretty outrageous here). I'd love any advice on identifying and vetting properties from afar. I'm also curious if anyone ha...
Maria Matthew
STR while being remote
Hello all! My husband and I have house hacked our house, we made it 2 units, we lived in one portion and Airbnb'd the other which was great because we were able to clean and manage onsite. Now we are exploring traveli...
Robert Weekley
Foundation issues
Hi BP community. I have a contract to purchase a SFR in Canton Ohio that has a foundation issue. The foundation has sunk a little causing the floors in the home to slope a little. We have estimates for repair work ...
Rasheed Mcdaniel
Home warranty experience?
Has anyone had any dealings with American home shield corporation. It is a home warranty company that seems to talk the talk but is very Vague on the specifics. I'm curious to see if they are a reputable company or if...
Ellen A.
Refinance mentorship and suing
Did anyone go to one of these seminars where they teach you about real estate investing? I'm sure they probably want you to sign up for a paid mentorship program. I'm not sure I'm making good decisions but I am making...
Mike Kooser Sr
Converting a oil boiler to a gas boiler
Im looking into getting an oil boiler (9-10yrs old) converted to a gas boiler. I have more of the details in this add I ran on CL to get some inquiries. But does anyone have a ballpark idea what this cost. I alr...
Tim Lindstrom
Successfully sued a handyman acting as a contractor
This isn't the normal success story, but I am remotivated (is that a word?) to dig in and continue my investing career. About 7 months ago, I bought a very distressed property, and hired a contractor to rehab it for...
Marcin G.
permits
Lets say we are talking about cosmetic rehab ..new floors, paint (inside/out). Nothing related to plumbing, possibly new windows, paint the deck, new cabinets, counter tops etc. we need to open up kitchen, demo wal...