Matthew Russell
WHEN do I get started buying my first property?
I am in my late 20's and have spent much of my life flipping and maintaining properties with my dad. Because of that I really enjoy home management, and have dreamed of flipping homes / setting up rentals. One thing I...
Wendy S.
Paying contractor deposit on Labor
Good day, I know this topic has been discussed numerous times so I may be venting or just tired that contractors believe they should get significant deposits on labor.For projects under $50,000, with the owner paying ...
Chin P.
Maryland Security Deposit Trust Accounts
Question for those landlords operating in Maryland. I understand that the Maryland Security Deposit Law requires landlords who collect security deposits to deposit the funds collected, within 30 days of receipt, into...
Michael Locicero
Long Island Investing
Hey everyone my name is Mike, I'm 25, and I am trying to break into the real estate market here on Long Island where I live. With prices being so high for real estate on long island I believe there is a strong rental...
Ashley Wilson
MF Case Study Update
A little over a year ago, I wrote a post that received over 10k views. Based on the popularity of the post, I thought it might be worth posting an update, especially because the outcome is quite ironic! Before, I get ...
Albert D.
When can buyer lose earnest money?
All mighty BP experts,Under what circumstances, would a Buyer lose his earnest money if a transaction fails? Thanks in advance.Background:I'm in the middle of negotiation. Seller is asking for serious earnest money ...
Paul Chen
Slow rental market in S.B., CA
Does anyone knows any other effective advertising medias that can drum up more inquiries for my SFH rental (4 br / 2 ba) in North San Bernardino, CA beside Craigslist, Penneysaver (online only) and Section 8? Not a si...
Jake Recz
Tenant made basement and yard into storage?
Funny story here. So I got those tenants. Small family squeezed into a one bedroom apartment. they pay on time, always. after I moved out of the first apartment I allowed them access to the driveway and the washer in ...
Rousner E.
Cash for keys instead of eviction
Long story, I got a tenant who I found out how had moved her boyfriend into the house and he was smoking weed in the house. State of TN requires a 3 day notice to the tenants that the lease will end due to illegal act...
Daniel Stanton
North of Boston multi families
Looking for a multi family north of Boston. Looking for people's thoughts on purchasing a multi family in this area right now. For a decent duplex it's going to cost upwards of $500k. In 2012 I bought a duplex in Sale...