Frank Adams
Colorado get-together
A few months ago someone had a thread about trying to get together some Colorado front range folks from BP. I know Joshua is in Denver and I've seen other posters from Denver up to Ft. Collins.
I'm going to be in Col...
Nathan Gesner
Landlords: How do you prevent Security Deposit disputes?
Fighting over the Security Deposit is one of the main issues between Landlords and Tenants. What steps do you take as a Landlord or Property Manager to ensure the deductions from a Security Deposit are not disputed? I...
Sam Booth
Turn Over Costs and Ways to Reduce it
Hey everyone!I just purchased my 3rd single family rental property in Alabama (Out of State!) and the first 2 rentals are going great and the property manager is doing a great job, including fixing a few things for me...
Marian Smith
Difficult to rent SFH with sex offender across street?
I just found out the lady across the street has a son who is a registered sex offender living with her. The current tenants haven't said anything but I am wondering what I will be up against when the tenants leave? ...
Dave Meyer
What Are Your Financial Interests Outside Real Estate?
As usual we're hard at work at BP trying to create better tools and content for our members. We'd love your input about what financial content you like to consume in addition to real estate. This survey should only ta...
Mike Schorah
Is it true that 50% of investor deals have problems?
What are the most common title work problems you see as an investor?
I apologize if this question offends someone or if they take “50%” meaning to be an exact number. A real estate attorney told me 50%. So maybe it’s...
Alex Turner
Who is using DSCR Loans?
DSCR or (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are loans granted on the bases that an investment property will cash flow based on a 1007 Rent schedule appraisal. The rent schedule is based on LTR rents. The greatest adva...
Whitney Breedlove
I just got a $30k quote for a new roof! LOL
A guy was walking around the neighborhood last night offering free quotes from "Power Remodeling" on new windows and a roof. I knew my house was due for a new roof soon as it's 18 years old, so I let him have a look. ...
Dan Crenshaw
Negligence causes pipes to freeze. Who is at fault?
Every time my tenant would leave, they would turn their heat off (hwbb) to save money. I told them not to do that because you’re not really saving that much AND the cost of a frozen or ruptured pipe is WAY more that w...
Marc Sudd
Tenant requesting long-term lease - how to bring up rent increase
New landlord here, coming up on the end of a 1-year lease for a home in Seattle suburb. The lease agreement has, written in that upon expiration of the 1 year lease that a month to month agreement would begin. The ten...