The REO I'm most interested in has a flat roof (that's the only negative that I can see about it). However my insurance agent said she only has two carriers who will write a policy for flat roof. I'm waiting to get mo...

Hey BP - how do Kansas City investors feel about the Historic Northeast right now? Specifically MF in Pendleton/Scarritt. During my last diligence trip to KC it seemed like things were starting to turn, but some of th...

Invested in a stable value fund that maintains a stable net asset value for preservation of capital. Supposed to be safe but in talking with one of the advisers he informed me they had a large position in AIG before t...

Most of the investors on BP everyday are doing some form of SFR investing. My question is why? I'm sure it's because many of you are just getting started, and funding is tight. I understand that. However; for those th...

I have a tenant for my first rental property. We are still screening her, but it should be fine and I expect to have the lease signed soon.  
During the showing, my future tenant asked to have a security system insta...

My main question relates to asking seller to complete or pay for repairs.I have a house under contract for $120k. It's a great location, most of the house is pretty nice (for the neighbor hood and price range). Howe...

Hi,   This is my first multi family property that I am buying and that too in a rural area where rental property has a demand and want to ask you some question as it has a doubt.The 3-unit property which rents for $60...

Hey y'all. I'm JD, born and raised in Colorado. I have no experience in real estate, but after reading rich dad, poor dad and a few other real estate investing books,I want to get started. Not sure if it's for me, but...

Hi BP community!My wife and I just bought a home around the Morgan Street Junction in West Seattle. It is a small, old house on a small (4k sqft) lot. It is zoned commercial and LR2. We definitely plan to develop it i...

What grade of sheet vinyl flooring do you use in your rentals? I have to replace flooring in a small bathroom in a mid-range single family home.

The bathroom is somewhat small, and the only smaller pieces the...