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My Mom has always has rental properties in the city of Grand Rapids growing up, I thought she had the craziest story when she told me that one of her properties one time my step-dad pulled up to it to check on it, and...
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I installed smart devices (Nest, Lock, Security System, Garage door openers, Blinds and others) in my property before listing it on AirBnb. I don't want tenants to go and mess with them. I prefer to give them access ...
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Getting ready to list one of my long time rentals. Please give some tips on freshening up the front without going crazy on the budget. Here is what I am thinking but thoughts appreciated...Replace flower post near fro...
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Hello BP family!
I am in the initial stages of planning converting my detached over sized 2 car garage ( 30x26, 780sqft ) into an ADU. They will have a private drive and private fenced back yard on the corner of the...
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Hi fellow BP'ers. I thought I could get some thoughts and experiences.I am looking at a foreclosure, unoccupied for at least a year or so, that was previously owned by an investor. Their initial rehab was obviously sh...
Does anyone here invest in garages for the purpose of renting them out? I've always been interested in this. What are some of the pros and cons? And how do you go about buying a garage to rent out, i.e. how do you ...
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I have a set out on Thursday at 9:00 am. I stopped by today to check the status of the property and noticed that the tenant has changed the locks on the handle and deadbolt. What is the easiest way to cut or somehow...
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Hi BP,I'd love to get your thoughts on this potential deal.Sale price: 4 Bedroom, 2 bath - $87,000, VA foreclosure.Location: Michigan, area with good school district in Oakland County.From the CMA, seems that the ave...
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Hey BP Community! I'm a new investor in the Twin Cities having purchased my 1st owner occupied duplex this past November, and I'm happy to say it's going well so far. I'm looking for some advice on how to prioritize i...
Hi All,I am in a bit of a bind here. I am looking for advice with an FHA sale. To put it lightly, we're getting screwed. A little back story...My fiance and I bought the home we live in last year in June. We have spen...