Stephan Mayer
Are landlords liable for treating bed bug infestations?
Dear fellow investors:I received a $700 bill from my property management to treat a bed bug infestation in a small duplex.Can I hold the renters responsible for this bill - or at least part of it?I've owned the buildi...
Westen Newman
Management Company Issues
I have a townhome in Nashville, TN that is managed by a company. Tenant moved out Oct. 1st. It took two weeks to get a quote on carpet and painting and my management company refuses to market the property until everyt...
Dennis Tierney
Do you disclose a haunting?
I had a friend ask last evening if she needs to disclose to prospective tenants that their half of a duplex may be haunted. Not having any experience with this I thought I'd ask BP. She bought it as a rehab and in the...
Account Closed
New Carpet - What is Best
I am getting my primary condo rent ready. Unfortunately there was a cat incident while I was away, and I believe the awesome berber carpet I had will not recover - sad because it was three years old and probably would...
Phat Vi
Analysis on a 4-plex in Fresno, CA. Is the math correct?
Hi All,I am in a contract of purchasing a 4-flex in Fresno, CA. I personally don't think this is a great deal but for a property in CA, I think it is an okay deal.Fresno investor, is this cap rate and cash flow simila...
Jared Chipkin
Denver Metro Investing
Hi All,This is my first official post. I've been researching & learning amazing things on BP. <3 The podcast. Thank you so much to everyone that gives back the wisdom that you've been imparted with. I would lo...
Ernest Mallonga
Immigrant with Nothing to my Name to Being a Real Estate Investor
Hello BP!I just wanted to share my story. But first, to give you guys a better perspective of my success story, I would like to let you know a little bit about myself.I am a Filipino Immigrant. I have a B.S. in Indust...
Ta'Voris Murray
Maintnence repairs, and appliance replacement questions
Im currently in the process of looking at a duplex that is already completely leased out and has been for the past 12 years. The owner is selling because they are looking to purchase a new property quickly, so the dea...
Jason McMahan
Is using a Property Management company worth it?
I'm new to RE Investing and I'm wanting to be an unseen owner. Meaning, I'll be working with a real estate team to find Anna purchase properties, but turn over the day-to-day to a property management company. Is this ...
Jason Blain
Considering a career change into Real Estate
Hello Everyone,I am considering becoming a real estate professional and wanted to reach out on the BP site for some input. I am currently a sales professional in the automotive tooling industry and have a degree in Ma...