Vonetta Booker
Self-managing a property long-distance - any suggestions?
I didn't want to, but I am considering self-managing my newly-purchased SFR in Cleveland (I'm located in CT). Don't get me wrong, I feel like a good PM is invaluable and have no issues paying one their 10% to properl...
Mel Park
Anyone do their own property management?
I've owned (2) rental townhomes for 8 years - I've used a property manager and I've never once had any problems. However - - now, this won't just be a 'side' investment, I am out of my lifelong business career - - a...
Donte Handy
Cost of Changing Locks?
BPThis Friday I completed my first move-out inspection. A guy came over and charge me $300 to change my locks. He changed 3 locks. Does this seem like a fair price? Where can I get information on going prices prior to...
Terrez Jarrett
Is it possible to make money on $45,000 property?
hey BP members, I have a property that has a sale price of $45,000 and they are selling As Is. Am I correct in my assumption that I need to basically do thorough research on this home because there my be some issues u...
Matt Morgan
Sellers of my new home did material damage to hardwood floors
Sellers of my new home did material damage to hardwood floors prior to title transfer. They are refusing to pay for the $800 of damage to fix the issue. They damaged the floors shortly after the walk-through and didn'...
Ho Eun Park
Investors that self manage: becoming a handyman yourself...how?
Hello,Kind of an odd question. I have a dilemma where my current property manager may retire in ~5years. I mean that's still awhile but I am the type of person that likes to think many years ahead. I recently graduate...
Izaya Sanderson
Wanting to start Renting Property at 18 With $3000 to my name
So basically I am 17 at the moment. I refuse the 9-5 for 50 years to maybe retire.I’m wondering how, if you were me, would you start, or even make an offer, or get a mortgage at this age without getting demolished by ...
Ken Lee
How do I prevent theft and transient moving in while remodeling?
Background: I have located a quadplex in a low-income neighborhood with NO tenants. The seller is trying to get rid of the property because he is having trouble remodeling all the units in the quadplex. He reported...
Jason Na
If I can't househack, what would be my next best option as a first time investor?
My family of 3 have recently moved to Atlanta area from SC. I started looking for my first property investment and can't believe the amount of information I'm getting in here!I purchased a SFH for our own family here ...
Tommy Cliff
Mold Problems
I recently discovered mold in one of the rooms in my house had come back, and it's worse than before. I have been doing more research into DIY mold removal, and most people advise using a bleach and water solution. I ...