Mark K.
Older windows, fix or replace?
I have a triplex that was built in 1995. It was abused over the years. I bought it two years ago. It took me until now, but I've gotten the inherited tenants out, renovated each unit, cleaned the place up, replumbe...
Cecilia Constantine
Use property management company just for repairs?
Hi BP, newbie here reaching out for some seasoned advice,
TL;DR, The numbers: Rehab finances fell through on house-hacked multifamily and previous 10 year tenant has left the unit needing tons of TLC. Unit is vacant ...
Justin Recca
Wear & Tear vs. Damages
Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...
Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...
Neil Stark
1st Property Purchase
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $67,000
Bought this home in a quiet neighborhood. We could have left it as-is and rented it out for about 800-900$. We ...
Ryan Taylor
Does anyone ever feel like this...
share your stories...maybe aspiring landlords need to hear them...Thanks for sharing
Kyle Lofland
Cleveland Ohio.. needing General Contractor leads
Hi, i've just purchased my first investment property in Cleveland and I'm looking for a General Contractor for help with small/ medium renovations and updates to my home. Does any other investor in Cleveland have a ...
Gill Winslow
Tenants from HELL in Cleveland, OH
BPers, I just officially underwent my tenant from hell experience and must I say I am completely EXHAUSTED. I have ASKED MYSELF "is this business even for me"? I'm just wondering for all you landlords out there, how d...
Ragnar Lothbrok
Screening tenants with good credit and income
I messed up. First rental and first tenants, I screened for 3X income to monthly rent, above 600 credit score, passed criminal history, no evictions, landlord references, proof of income etc. etc.The only issue is, TH...
Llewelyn A.
Dumbest Thing you heard from another Investor!?
I'm sure we all heard a lot of quotes or sayings from another Investor that you thought was the dumbest thing you have heard!I'm sure this will help others because you can learn a lot from those quotes!Here is a few:-...