Turner Simon
Net Zero Projects
Hello all, I have recently stumbled across a commercial project in Boston that was a "Net Zero Neighborhood". In short this means that it produces more energy than it consumes. This type of project I believe has tr...
Matt Moldenhauer
Section 8 voucher question
I have a person on section 8 i've kind of been working with. She has a voucher for a two bedroom house, but our unit is a 3/1.5. Will she be able to qualify? She and I are both new to the program and trying to get inf...
Lois S.
PM collects utilities & takes a cut
We bought a small multi-family bldg out of town, & have a property manager that we've used for other properties. Some tenants are holdovers from the previous owner. There are some small utility charges we pay in ...
Rick Thompson
Existing tenants and utilities
Looking to buy first multi-unit building. Existing tenants in place. Currently seller is paying majority of utilities (including cable). Based on my analysis this is killing cash flow and ROI. What options do I have i...
Nicholas Jose
My 3-year Game Plan for Financial Freedom
My Game PlanGood evening, BP.2019 is a month away and I’d like to share with you guys my game plan for the next 3 years. Keep in mind that this is a WIP, and perhaps if there’s someone out there who’s in a similar pos...
Yang Zheng
water pipe burst after tenant evicted. Property management didn't inform us
We are a small landlord in MA with a rental in Rhode Island managed Nexus Property management. So tenant owed us couple months rent and was evicted and property management went in and filmed the condition. They didn't...
Danielle DeCormis
Section 8 vs. Standard Lease - Pros and Cons
Seeking advice on best approach...Just purchased a property in the greater Pittsburgh area. It's in a C+ area that's on the rise, but it's located on the crappiest street. I ran quick numbers (see below) and it wou...
Kevin Hunter
Utilities paid by tenant? Chicago
Good evening BP community, I’m checking in to get a few thoughts related to utilities being paid by the tenant. What’s the standard in Chicago for what utilities tenants are responsible for these days? I have a multi-...
Shawn Wainsely
Own a tiny house as a short term rental? Looking for advice
Hi bigger pockets, Im a new investor. Just closed on my first property in a college area and hoping to have it rented out soon. Very excited to start this journey, now I want to explore another idea that Ive always ha...
Don Zhang
Need to rent out a house with leased solar panels, advise please
This single family house has leased solar panels. Currently paying about $130 per month for the lease. Similar properties without solar panels rent for about $2200~2400 in local market. I'm thinking about adding a cla...