John Dahl
What are the best markets in REI that few know about?
I'm a relatively new investor, and in my market research I've found a lot of the same popular answers for good markets for OOS investors; Columbus, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Birmingham, Boise, etc. What are some of t...
Ben Stout
What Flooring Are You Using in 2015 For Rentals?
Over the years my preference in flooring has changed a lot. I started out with carpet, then moved to refinished hardwoods in older homes, then I started exclusively using Allure Vinyl Planks (glue ones). Now I'm not s...
Kathlyn Lewis
LA Market Due for a Turn?
I've asked several people this question privately and gotten several different answers (no surprise), so I thought I'd pose this question more publicly here:The sellers market seems perched to turn with housing supply...
Jonathan Bowen
I hate "house hacking".
I hate everything about the phrase "house hacking". EVERYTHING! The term "house hacking', in my opinion, is derived from the internet culture of hackers; hackers hack websites in order to gain unfair advantages. The s...
Philip Bennett
Illegal immigrants as tenants
I have an applicant for a property in Anchorage, Alaska that is wanting to sign a lease for a family member that is an illegal immigrant. The individual wanting to sign the lease is unable to provide a completed appli...
Jason Brooks
How Much is Enough for a Strong Start?
Fellow entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and marketing geniuses alike...
I would like to ask an all too familiar question. How much is enough to make a strong start? I realize that for anyone with the experience to a...
Michael Noto
Diary of a Flip: Single Family Colonial in Plainville, CT
We closed on a single family flip this past Tuesday (June 23rd). We will be posting the progress of this flip here on BP. Here is a breakdown of some of the key numbers.Purchase Price: 85kRehab amount: 31kBeds/Bath:...
Anshul Pandey
Which state to consider next for OOS investing?
I started last year and I have 5 units in Phoenix area and couple of primary (bought in 2014) and secondary home (bought in 2021) in Seattle which is where I am based. Phoenix is getting more and more expensive and nu...
Debbie J.
Section 8 Tenant wants to add 2 more-should we ask for more rent?
We have a tenant on Section 8 in Missouri. Single mother. She wants to add her son's pregnant girlfriend and, in fairness to her daughter, her boyfriend. "To help them get on their feet". (We are not here to couns...
Kat Rathell
Prospective tenant red flags at showing
We had a showing at one of our C class properties yesterday, and a propsective tenant came in with a boyfriend. She submitted an application (incomplete, and that in itself is a red flag, short rental and employment h...