Justin Hroch
How best to Structure Partnerships
I am buying small multi-family properties. Currently I have a 4-plex and a duplex with one partner (Partner A) and I am under contract with another duplex but plan to buy it with a different partner. (Partner B)
The...
Andrew T. Nguyen
Just passed my RE exam, what brokerage to sign with?
Hi BP family,
I just passed my California RE exam but not sure what brokerage to sign with or what to look for. Located in Orange County. Did some research on social platforms but wanted to get advice from the BP com...
Tommy B.
Almost ready to rent my first SFH in Albuquerque. Need lease.
Hello all, I finally pulled the trigger and bought a foreclosure a couple months ago and it is nearly ready for market. There were a few issues to address and I'm doing most of the work myself to keep costs down. We d...
Jack B.
Tired of shopping for apartment complexes
Almost every person I deal with wants to only provide proforma numbers of their best case scenario with no capex or vacancy built in. I ask for schedule E and they claim the have only owned the property for 2 years. O...
Alejandro Perez
Florida Landlords and Tenants Criminal Penalties
HB 1287: Landlords and TenantsGENERAL BILL by Hardemon Landlords and Tenants; Provides criminal penalties for specified prohibited practices by landlord relating to maintenance of pr...
Andy D.
Folding door nuisance: ideas how to avoid constant headaches?
I guess you all are familiar with the typical folding door setup, say, in a hallway hiding away a washer/dryer for instance, or in a bedroom as a closet door. You will mostly have two parts with a knob in the middle o...
Curtis Chism
Using IRA First Time Home Purchase Withdrawal for Remodel Work
I have an opportunity to purchase a house that just needs some flooring, paint, and appliances to finish it up. It’s been more than 2 years since I owned a home. I may pull some money from IRA using the first time hom...
Jack B.
Do you provide a lawnmower for your single family rentals?
I've gone both ways. In one case the lawnmower broke (pull handle) with the first tenant and in another, they bought a push mower, that...get's the job done.I'm debating on whether I want to have yet another appliance...
Patricia Hinojos
Ways to upsell "extras" to raise monthly rental income?
I was wondering if anyone has been successful "upselling" rental income by offering extras to boost monthly rent. I'm thinking things like extra $ for optional wash/dryer, stainless frig, security alarm, even a flats...
Indi Adon
Is Real Estate Agent Needed?
When buying your 1st home/real estate investment is a real estate agent needed on your side? Or what if you personally found home you want to buy without a real estate agent...is it recommend to engage an agent?