Ryan Schaefer
Anyone using Cozy to collect rent?
Hey all, I just closed on my first rental property and we're getting ready to rent it out. I'm looking at different ways of collecting rent and was just curious if anyone used Cozy. It looks like a great option, but g...
Zain Butt
Tips for a Highschool Kid wanting to get into Real Estate
Hi everyone I'm new here so sorry if this is kind of a drag. I am currentlly a high school student. My parents are well off people but work regular jobs in hopes of retiring at the usual 55-65 range. I came across the...
Chris O'brien
How to calculate building costs for a small apartment building
Hello all, I am new to the forum and have been reading all over BP trying to educate myself about real estate. I'm 27 years old and have saved up quite a bit of money($120k at the moment). I'm interested in building...
Robert Spohn
Tenants refusing showing
Hello Everyone!I am looking at purchasing a 4 unit property that is fully rented however, the tenants are giving us a hard time to set up a showing. Has anyone else come across this issue and would this be a red flag ...
Ray Thorsen
What do I do if my old tenants don't close on there house.
I have a tenant who is buying a house and moving out of mine......I hope. They were supposed to close 3 weeks ago and are due to move out April 10. I have a tenant ready to move in may 1. If they issued notice and ar...
Shawn Lowery
Flip Recap: Partnering w/ Contractor
Flip Summary - Phoenixville, PASnapshotDeal SummaryThis property was sourced directly from the MLS. With often competitive MLS deals, my mindset is with enough persistence, there is plenty of opportunity for all. It...
Christine Swaidan
Retaliatory Actions and Evictions
Not really asking for advice here but did want to share a recent situation. Newer tenant who signed a non-smoking agreement when he moved in was smoking pot. Another tenant complained of the smell. I gave newer tenant...
Sonya B.
Best Way to Start with Commercial REI and Finding a Mentor
Hello,I’m new BP and REI – a complete newbie in fact. I live in the Houston, TX area and want to concentrate on Commercial RE. I’m interested in both apartment complexes and office buildings. I originally thought I wo...
Chris Mason
*HUGE* "house hacking" mortgage guideline change in pipeline
Home Possible from Freddie Mac has long been my favorite 30YF mortgage product. 95% LTV on a 2-4 unit property you will live in, but no FHA downsides. Specifically...Conventional alternative to FHA that requires 5% do...
Jeremy Szymankowski
Should I be concerned if my tenant slipped in the bathtub?
My property manager notified me that my tenant hadn't paid rent and an eviction process was set into motion. After she didn't pay within the week and a hearing was setup, which she did not appear as well, she ordered ...