David P.
Neighbor and tenant fence dispute
Hey guys, wanted your take on something. My neighbor next door is asking to split the cost of converting a wood fence to cylinder blocks due to my tenant hosing down the yard due to pets waste and water sloping into h...
Kevin Rea
Of all the places you lived, where would you move to right now
I have only ever lived in Wisconsin so I do not have a good idea as to how it compares to other places. I know it always seems that the grass is greener in another state but I want to get some sort of consensus.
The...
Account Closed
I just sold my first rental home and I made 109,000!
I purchased this 2 bed 2 bath 1349 square foot house in Turlock California about three years ago for 72,000, I put 15,000 into it after I completely gutted it so everything is new inside. I rented it out without even ...
Catherine Decker
CA law: Need lawyerly advice on neighbors accessing my property
Well - let's hope this isn't too complicated.I just acquired a large parcel in Sacramento, CA that is adjacent to several houses in a subdivision. Many of the houses have gates in their fences that open onto my proper...
Serge S.
How does this story end? Prediction for 2020
I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit. I am interested in hearing what BP users think is abo...
Michael Clevenger
Appraisal fell short
Trying to wrap up my first flip. I've learned a lot throughout the process. My latest lesson regarding the appraisal. Turned the house into a beauty. But now my asking price is 30k higher than the appraisal! The buyer...
Eric A.
NYC: To buy my home or invest first?
Question for my seasoned investors and mentors. I'd like to get a healthy debate going here. I live in the very expensive Brooklyn/NYC market. I have about 250k in liquid assets and I earn a high W-2 income. I have a ...
Shannon Sadik
Would you take a smoker who promises to quit?
We just closed on a very nice home and are asking a higher rent for it. It's outside of the summer months when this house would typically rent and we have been struggling to find tenants. We have two young men who are...
Jessica Sorensen
Which strategy is better for starting out?: Higher rate of savings or higher net worth/equity
I need some advice on whether or not to take a deal... My husband and I are in the market for our first home purchase. The goal is to buy our first property, then a few more that cashflow, and eventually replace our ...
Nathan Gesner
How long does eviction take?
How long does it take you to evict a tenant in your market? What are the most common reasons for delays?