To my BP family,When I am running my pro forma on a potential investment property, I always get stuck on whether or not my expense numbers are correct. I can accurately estimate utility costs as most util companies ha...

Hi - In areas such as NJ (that have high property taxes)....for an owner occupied duplex (or triplex)...does the 50% rule still apply?

 I just had the sewer line re-lined at one of our properties. Does this count as a capital expense/improvement? or is it merely maintenance?

HI BP Community,How difference is analyzing Duplexes or even Triplexes from SFH? In my mind, maintenance and capex may be higher given the size of the building and the possible higher turnover, hence these two assumpt...

Hi All,I am a newbie investor and am working to evaluate properties and want to see if my estimates are in line with the Phoenix area.  Current looking at single family homes, finding it very difficult to cash flow bu...

We have had a set of tenants that had kids with some special needs and they were pretty rough on the house. Wonderful family paid on time always and we sympathize with the needs of the kids. We went above and beyond f...

Hi BP,I have 6 buildings and 9 units since starting Dec 2014.  Portfolio CAP of 14% with saving for taxes, insurance, utilities on a few, 10% maintenance, 8% vacancy, and 10% CAPEX. Monthly cashflow is $850.  My quest...

Question:  #1 What to do with a "sensitive" tenant who is requesting a lot of maintenance on my property which is being managed by a property manager?#2 How do I know if this is due to a "bad" property, poor rehabing,...

Hey everyone, new to the area relatively, and this space as well and was wondering what thoughts you all had when it comes to rehabbing older properties. In my market many of the properties are pre war construction wi...

Good morning, I’m looking for advice from a seasoned appraiser. I’m closing on my first investment property in the next couple weeks. What actually adds value to a home?