Hollie Millern
Reliable cleaning services available?
Hi all, last month my son had a sports competition abroad. I went along with him and he won the first prize too. I am very much proud of my son. My hubby also was on a business trip and the house was vacant for nearly...
Virginia VanOeveren
As a PML, you should....
To start as a private money lender, educate yourself on real estate investing and lending practices, define clear loan criteria, and conduct thorough due diligence on borrowers and properties. Draft precise agreements...
Rob Bianco
Tenant Abusing Water in 4Plex
Long story short: I thought I had a water leak when my bill spiked $1,000 for 2 months in a row. A fourplex I bought in December has 1 water line so water is included in the rent. I've had 4 different plumbers (one sp...
Arthur Banks
When to use 203K vs your own money
How do you determine when to use 203K financing vs conventional (fund repairs with your own money/OPM)? Is there a minimum repair amount you consider when choosing? Obvious this would depend on the price of the hom...
Dan Smucker
Internet and WIFI for Security System - and offered to tennant
I have a dilemma: I have a duplex and have had two breakins so far. I want to put in a security system but need WIFI for that and any cameras I put in. So I went ahead and ordered spectrum internet with the thought of...
Amalfi Duran
Conventional loan at a bank or private money?
I am trying to buy a small multi-family property out of state. I do qualify for a regular mortgage with 20% down payment; however, some of the deals I see at BP are done with private money. Since I have little experie...
Kirk Simpson
New Member from Atlanta saying Hi!
Hi everyone!My name is Kirk Simpson and I am just getting started in Atlanta, GA. Still haven't done any deals, just in learning mode for the time being. Ultimately I would love to start investing in rental properties...
Naga A.
Foreign investors! Do you use US address and phone number?
I have a dilemma. When I talk to contractors, agents or property managers and get asked where I live or my current address is, I cringe and reluctantly say I live in japan. I don't want to say it because I don't wa...
Rhiannon Then
Is the old owner liable
Oh, brother BP, Moved into our triplex September 6th and about a week or two ago, not sure, but I have it written down, one of the tenants told us there was a leak. She asked my husband if he knew this when he bought ...
Julio Gonzalez
The Home Office Deduction
The tax deadline is just around the corner and you want to be sure you don’t miss out on the Home Office Deduction! While you may not see a huge tax deduction like you would with cost segregation, energy credits, bonu...