Hi,We just had a very BAD rainstorm here in Michigan (oakland county). My house and 2 rentals had water in the basement, unfortunately I didn't have flood insurance (like 99% of people here it seems). The water has be...

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I am looking at a 3 family property where the landlord pays the heat. Each of the 3 apartments have their own thermostats. I wanted to ask if anyone knows of a way to monitor or put a limit the heat usage. Is it ...

NOTE: There is very little chance I will actually buy this, but I want to check to see how realistic my evaluation is. Up until recently, this was my primary option, but not so much anymore. I plan on using this to ch...

Hi Jacksonville investors!New to investing in Jax. Can you tell me the areas you are having the biggest success in and why? I'm looking for a safe area, with stable renters, and good cashflow. Appreciation is a plus.I...

I'm back from a hiatus and trying to formulate a real estate investment plan.  Still very new to this but I've been doing a lot of reading in the interim.  I have a job currently as a game programmer in Seattle, which...

I know I know in some areas a dishwasher is a must while others it is not a must. In places where a dishwasher in a rental is npt standard, hardly any landlord have them. I've seen properties where the landlords simpl...

Hello all. I'm new to BP but has some limited experience with real estate investing.  First time post!Anyways, I want to get your thoughts on title insurance. I just recently purchased my 2nd property through sheriff ...

Hello everyone: First of all this site is awesome.  I found it a couple of days ago and have spent hours reading it.  The knowledge here is a little overwhelming for someone like me who is new to REI.  With that said,...

Hi everyone! I just recently came to the realization that to have true passive income or to own your own time, you need to outsource as much work as possible in your REI business. I don't know if this is a topic t...

I found this house by Driving for Dollars/Direct Mail. However, it's going into foreclosure and is set to be auctioned in August.  It's next to a ravine with a creek running through it.  The retaining wall has collaps...