Joshua Patterson
Property Manager and Investor
Hello everyone! I’m excited to get started on my real estate journey. I’ve done a couple of fix and flips but I’m looking to build a rental portfolio. I’m looking in the DFW market initially and I’m definitely open t...
Brian Garlington
Potential Renter asking for additional cleaning/painting be done
I'd like to get feedback from the forum as to this situation and how I've answered her.....I have a potential renter that has gone through the background check successfully, and I've talked to her previous landlords a...
Ashley Hughes
Shady property manager - Need advice on what to do
I own a duplex and I have a property manager because I live out of state. Last January I had a call with my tenant to ask her some questions about her unit. We chatted about that and then she goes on to tell me that...
Jimmy Jamz
renovating after a smoker
Hello All (Hopefully this is the right forum for this discussion!)I recently bought a condo that was owner-occupied for 30 years - and the owner was a big time smoker. The ceilings and walls are disgusting! The smel...
Kim Heretick
Profitable 1980's Easy Flip - Wallpaper & Tight Budget, oh my!
Purchased via Sheriff Auction for $152k + $775 in fees.Projected ARV $200-210k.Actual $233k minus $6k in seller assist = $227kNEEDED:Medium Tree RemovedExterior Paint & WorkTons of wallpaper RemovedBathtub Leak Fi...
Heather Wendel
New real estate investor from Duluth, Minnesota
I have been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast for about 6 months and I just recently decided to checkout the website. My husband and I are looking to buy our first investment property in the next couple of month...
Tiara Murray
Taking it tothe Next Level!
I am planning on making 2010 a banner year, I am think that I am coming down with a bit of analysis paralysis. So to fight it, I am jumping head first into my real estate licensing class (access to the MLS) and I shou...
Ken Chud
Tenant Quality Deterioration
Hey folks. I specialize in renting to Section 8 (BRHP) in nicer areas of Baltimore County and noticing significantly deteriorated tenant quality. Especially since Covid. There is barely a voucher holder applicant with...
Sharon Cohen
How do I appease a very high-maintenance tenant?
Hi, this is my first time posting on BP, though I've been a longtime podcast listener and forum browser. I bought my first rental property, a 2 bd 1 ba condo in Prince George's County, MD, about 8 months ago. My pro...
David Mitro
How would you handle this situation?
I have a quadplex under contract that I am due to sell in late July. One of my tenants is behind on rent. Her rent is $850 per month and she has only paid me $291 for June, nothing for July. Every date she tells me sh...