I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...

HI BP,I've run into a little problem with 2 adopted tenants from an existing owner.  The first 8 months they were great, paid on time, no issues, etc.  As of the last 3 months they have been a nightmare.  One has defi...

So quick story.. I recently found a duplex in my area (Long Island, NY) that was exactly what I was looking for for an investment property. It was in exceptional condition and needed very little upgrading, except for ...

HELP!  **I know its long, but please read**
My step brother and I bought a 2 family home in MA, in a great location.  We both work from home, and live in the top unit.  Our tenant is a 61 year old woman, and lives in...

If you could offer one word of caution. If you could help save the new real estate investor from making a huge mistake that could cost them thousands or even their business...Just one word of caution, based on your ow...

I am currently under contract for an SFR in Texas.  The house was recently remodelled but after the inspection, there were some issues found.  Although the cosmetic finishes look quite good, there are some fundamental...

Hi all!This is my first time posting something here. I'm kind a newbie. I bought my first and only rental 2 years ago in Cleveland (I live in CA). The former PM found a tenant quickly. They left in December (without p...

Howdy!  This might not be the proper location for my question but the people I look up to most tread this section. I recently read in Malcolm Gladwell's book "The Tipping Point" (pg72) that "what separates a great sal...

i'm starting this thread and I'm going to try to make a post every day on how to get a quick start this spring.For 30 years I've done my best to give us our two offers a cash offer in terms of. Terms offers a more att...

Hey team, so this is a super personal post.  Read at your own risk lol.I grew up in a family that had 2 - 4plexes and 3 triplexes. I grew up collecting rents with my dad, and working on the houses and mowing the lawns...