In the last week of November my girlfriend and I walked through a brand new apartment and instantly fell in love with it. Everything is brand new (appliances, hardwood floors, etc). We asked the landlord the normal...

Hi all - Thought I'd share some of the "red flags" or warning signs I consider when accepting bookings at our vacation / short term rentals.  If several or most of these are present, I won't hesitate to deny or cancel...

Is anyone having to show prof of funds for every offer u submit? How is your agent making you propose a bid? Are agent wants us to show prof of funds for every bid . It's this common ?

Hi BP rock stars,
I am aware that in Halifax NS, the tenant is not required to provide SIN. Under this condition, how do you usually conduct background and credit check if the applicant is not willing to disclose thi...

With #17 we are back to SFRs.  This one is interesting (to me at least) and may end up being a very high return SFR.  I bought it from a wholesaler - the seller was elderly, had already moved out, and in fact passed a...

I was talking to mortgage company loan officer and I mentioned that I would be getting a private money loan from a friend for an investment property I’m looking to buy. She said that the bank will generally frown upo...

Hey BP. I’m considering purchasing a duplex that currently has tenants that recently signed a 1Year lease ( Ending in 1/2021). The current tenants are paying $400 below market value. I’ve never inherited tenants befor...

Good morning, Trying to get started in buy and hold soon. Based in nyc, looking to invest in upstate NY and out of state and Have about 40k saved up. Have some questions about starting off.
Should I go to a bank for ...

I never planned on being a landlord, but looking back over the last decade I've settled into the pattern I explain below. My main question is, "How will I look in the eyes of a lender when it comes time to buy my four...