In upstate NY $200,000 buys a clean turn-key two family house in a desirable area. I'm not sure what the units would rent for but likely at least $1,000/month each. That means unless a substantial amount is put down (...

I am in Oregon and looking for a electrician to replace an old electric panel.  Most electrician in town are very busy and scheduling estimates 2-3 weeks out.  So I had someone based further away to come and give esti...

My property manager is the worst. They billed me for a bunch of repairs and for the clean up of my property to prepare it for rent - and did none of it. They also scammed my tenants who rented it sight unseen  - handi...

Hello BP people,my family and friends think I've lost my mind by being a real estate investor so I have to ask my questions here! I have a 4 unit currently. I've been looking for multi families under 80k that have a g...

Hi all, newbie from League City, TX near Houston. I figured I would use this format to introduce myself and my aspirations in REI.Current Investments:  No directly-owned investment RE yet (primary residence owned, but...

Should I accept partial payment from a tenant after I file the eviction with the court? This is in Miami Dade County. I have filed the appropriate paperwork for the eviction and the tenant now has partial payment a...

Hi all, first time home investor here. Below is a picture of a Seattle SFR I'm trying to rent out - any advice on increasing curb appeal? Note I already plan on removing the trees.Some things I've considered that woul...

This last November marks one year of being a land lord. What I need help with is what can I write off for my taxes outside of the normal office space write off, portion of the utilities, gas mileage, computer write of...

A house I will likely be placing a bid on Monday has ugly torn wallpaper which will need to be removed.   I have experience removing wallpaper with a wet sponge and scraper as a kid and it was a nightmare. I will be p...