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Justin Wood Tenants destroyed my place. I kept deposit but what else can I do
19 June 2019 | 30 replies

I have a couple tenants that have destroyed my units. Obviously, I need to vet them better but as of now what are my options? I have photos showing ton of trash left behind, appliances ruined totaling about $10,000 in...

Ron Singh share your ideas to increase rental value in a single family home
29 July 2019 | 9 replies

if there is no positive cashflow expected by renting single family home here in bay area, (as property tax, mortgage and competition etc too high )what can be done to increase rental value of the home without increas...

Harish Maiya ADU/in-law unit in Newark, Bay area
5 May 2022 | 35 replies

Howdy BP folks, I am firstimer, please bear my lengthy writeup.Need some inputs for deciding to build ADU unit in side yard of my house. Situation: Have a day job along with a kid. Cannot spend full time on the projec...

Brent Davidson How to properly pay a contractor?
27 August 2019 | 36 replies

When you're hiring a contractor, how do you handle payment. Will they want payment before? If so, it doesn't make much sense to pay until you're sure the work is complete, right?

It makes sense to me to pay half be...

Carlos Vega When your rehab starts to go over budget...
29 September 2019 | 30 replies

I bought my first property (duplex) back in June of '18 via the "House Hacking" Method Purchase price was 90k with an ARV of ~130k. My initial Rehab/ repair budget was 15k.Goal was to get the work done and cash out re...

Mark Manship Hold out for Sale or Transition to Renting
15 September 2016 | 12 replies

I'll try to keep this as specific as possible as to prevent the "...it depends" responses. I understand this is a lengthy post, but it is all in the interest of garnering the most pointed advice.BLUF: Wife and I own a...

Ralph Miller $3500 to install 430ft2 of floating vinyl flooring worth it?
11 January 2024 | 33 replies

I have an apartment that is 1092ft2 2bd/1ba.Rent is $600/month. Currently have a tenant until June 2021.I was planning to take out the carpet and install adhesive vinyl flooring.The flooring company I usually used qu...

John Morgan Longest tenant you’ve had?
24 July 2020 | 25 replies

Just curious how long some of your tenants have stayed. And any advice to entice them to stay and be lifers with you. I’m all about low turnover!

Jeff N. Real Estate Agents cant take weekends off!
24 September 2011 | 23 replies

Trying to submit a purchase agreement on a property but my agent doesn't work on weekends or weekdays after 6PM.

I have bought a few investment properties in the past and never had this issue with previous buyer age...

Robert Mendenhall Older area home issues
26 February 2024 | 16 replies

Good morning BP,Ive been digging in and looking for a multifamily in Columbus to start my REI journey. I was wondering about some issues to look out for in older home areas. A lot of the homes were built around 1900. ...