Two weeks from closing on my first property (duplex in Kansas City) and the deal falls through because of a bad sewer scope. Now I am more eager than ever to find the next great deal. With that being said, I don’t wan...

I am on a committee in my small 8-unit condo HOA tasked to figure out an inexpensive  way to get a reserve study done. Has anyone used a do-it-yourself type template?  I found many sites that explain how to do it and ...

Greetings BP,
I have submitted an offer on a somewhat strange property. It is 2 SFRs and a garage apartment all on one lot. Fully leased with gross rents at $2000. As such, the seller is asking what would seem to be ...

We're just about to get our second flip finished up and listed in the next week or so.  So far, we've basically worked with conventional financing and then personal money along with help from family to do the rehab.  ...

Not that anyone on BP would knowingly take advantage of a new investor, but there are those in the industry that would. For those experienced investors out there, are there any signs or clues to look out for? I believ...

Hi all,I read the Columbus housing incentives (article here, PDF of policy here). Does it mean that if you rehab single-family in the Ready for Revitalization (Hilltop, Milo-Grogan, Near East, etc) & Ready for Opp...

I was recently traveling abroad (Australia) for my day job and told some longtime friends of mine about the real estate investing I'm doing in the US. They were immediately intrigued by my approach/success and wanted ...

Hello BP Community,I am in desperate need of insight here. I purchased an up and down duplex in Upstate New York March 2021. Its an old home built in 1910 that definitely has needed and continues to need major work. W...

It's past its 30 day mark, but something I want to know when I become a landlord in the future.

I rented an apartment, then moved out. Rent was paid 2 or 3 days before it was ever due for 2 years straight. I feel I ...

When it comes to buying a home, one of the critical decisions you'll face is the era in which the property was constructed. In Columbus, Ohio, you'll find a range of options, from charming pre-1940s homes with their u...