Hello everyone,I'm looking into investing in out of state rental properties, since I don't have the firepower to purchase in my home state of CA. Being new to real estate investing, I don't have reliable contacts I tr...
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I am fairly new to real estate investing but have spent the last 10 plus years researching/dreaming of one day actually getting started. I finally jumped in this summer and am about to complete my first rehab/rent pro...
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I figure the government is going to pay to house refugees until they can stand on their own feet. It's probably included in the $350M aid package. So my answer is "yes" if I'm being compensated. I read in the news ...
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Hi BP Community,
I’m looking to refine my real estate investment strategy and want to make sure I’m on the right track.
Here are a few areas I’m focusing on:
Property Selection: How do you choose the right type of ...
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I used to use Hotpads/zillow, but now they charge $10 per week to have your house listed. Other than Facebook groups, where do you list your rentals, and how much does it cost?
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Hey guys! I am about to have my first renter, what are some do's and don't that you would recommend? Any advice is welcome!
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Hi,We have a recently empty apartment. We have showed the apartment to so many people. Most love it. But I have yet to have anyone agree to fill out the online Smartmove application. It is a $35 per adult. I’m not qui...
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I read this quite often: 'should I self-manage my property or hire a professional property manager?'
It's understandable why many investors and/or accidental landlords would opt to simply self-manage. Among other con...
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You may think it’s only the tenant who has a hard time paying the mortgage, but as a real estate investor or landlord, there may be times when it’s hard to pay the mortgage on your end as well. Here are some things ...
I have some inquiries from people on social assistance who indicate they can afford the rent. If after verifying their income they can afford it, is it a good idea to consider them? Thanks in advance!