Oscar Cardenas
Agents in Oregon - Househack Brainstorm
Hello Oregon BP,I am an agent in the Salem surrounding cities and tend to get a lot of house hacking clients. The issue is that not many agents do these in the and they all think the process is easier than it actually...
Tim Ball
Do I need a sprinkler system for my rental?
Hello All,I am purchasing my very first rental. I am excited and I am sure I will have more questions in the near future for you seasoned landlords. The house that I am buying currently does not have a sprinkler sys...
Peter Durant
Flooring choices for new unit
I've just closed on my first 2 family house and need to do some renovations to prepare them for rental. One of the choices I'm struggling with is the flooring. The house is in a B/C neighborhood. I'd like to remove...
Karl Kaeser
Need advice for a weird situation with a property sale gone bad
Hi! I'm looking for some advice on a situation I am in with one of my rental properties. Here's the background on what has happened so far...In August 2018 I had a townhome flip that was completed and we got a cash ...
Ann Downer
Should I refund $ to tenant who moved out & brought next tenant?
We are brand new landlords with a class c duplex and had month to month tenants (4 young guys) who left the place in decent clean condition, gave notice on the 1st and moved by the 6th, paying through the end of the m...
Logan Sherwood
Become property manager before investing in rental properties?
Was thinking about getting into property management before investing in my own rentals. Is this a good idea? If not any suggestions?
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How did you gain experience doing this?
Hi everyone. I was just curious how you gained experience doing home repairs and upgrades yourself. I would hate to screw something up and have to bring in a professional after I already spent all the time/energy.
Nick Lawler
Rental Income Taxes
I am currently house hacking and renting out a couple bedrooms to some Navy friends but do not have them under a rental lease, however, I collect rent on a monthly basis. I am not sure of how this will affect my taxes...
Nick Kent
Door knocking
Hey BP!I am wanting to take a more active role in finding deals and am wanting to do some door knocking. Is there anyone who has a strategy when it comes to door knocking? Like a script? Specific houses you target? Th...
Naina Green
HomeStyle Renovation Nightmare
Hello! We are new homeowners, new to this site and have just started on the path of REI. We bought a house in Mt. Washington (Pittsburgh) in June 2017 through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan. We first made an ...