Stephen E.
First and last - when?
I am leasing a unit at the moment and it causes me to think about leasing practices. I usually ask for first and last month's rent at lease signing, which can be anywhere from a week to a month before move in date. So...
Kamal Tripathi
Rent delays from tenant with sickness
I have a tenant in The house for 2 months.She just told me that she is suffering from cancer.She is the only bread earner in the house. I can see potential trouble.I want to be nice. I am a good soul but also want to...
Yos W.
Purchase as Investment Property and make it Primary residence
Tried searching but didn't come up...we plan to buy a house for investment, but then think we make it our primary residence.(either immediately or wait 1-2 years)I know that if it was the otherway around, it's against...
Sean McMannis
How did you find your partner?
I have been an "accidental" landlord for 10+ years. I was resentful at first because of the situation that the '08 crash put me in. Time has passed and I am now cash flowing with a bit of equity. My goal is to ta...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Lockout equipment
My wife retired and has made some changes. Great having a second set of eyes looking over everything from a fresh perspective. Went to the Las Vegas Storage show and just recently the Iowa show. Always getting good...
Brian Barch
Thoughts on hiring a property manager for first STR
What are your thoughts on a property manager for your STR, vs self managing?
Prevailing wisdom says to start out self managing.
I’m great at hospitality, but I hate confrontation, and frankly I procrastinate in a ba...
Andrea Lopez
Bought my first multi family - where to go from here?
Hi BP fam, I’m closing on my first multi family soon and but am a first generation homebuyer and am doing this completely on my own at 26. I know the little I know but doing some research online, but know I probably h...
Paul Schanbacher
Brick wall has a "bow"/leaning inwards... Is there a good fix?
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum category to put this in, forgive me if it is not. A good friend of mine called me today to look at a property with him. It has a lot of potential (so long as this does not bre...
Lesley Resnick
When did Bob and Betty Bad-A** move to our BP (Block Party)?
I am seeing an increasing and alarming trend on our site, yes it's our community! People have become down right rude and nasty. I may not agree with you, but I am NOT going to personally insult you for having an opt...
Soomin Kim
Advice on Crowdfunding and/or REIT
Hi BP family,I have some questions on crowdfunding and REIT. What are the difference between these?Anyone tried RealtyShare, RichUncles, PeerStreet? What are differences between buying REIT from market and invest with...