Working through a messy permitting issue in Los Angeles, CA.  LADBS is requiring installation of a fire sprinkler system.  I plan to submit for a modification.  Does anyone have advice on an alternative Active Fire Pr...

I am seriously looking at relocating my family to Lynchburg VA with the hopes that we will be able to begin our investment property journey. We currently own our own home in California and am use to staying away from ...

Hi all -We've been submitting offers on SFR and small multi-family in Little Rock, AR from California. Do you have quick rehab numbers by square foot to get a general idea if it's a deal/what price point you need to b...

Hey BP, After 6 months of getting beaten up by cash paying investors, 2 realtors, and endless hours of research, I was finally able to locate and secure a property which we closed on yesterday.  I can't imagine doing ...

Hello BP – I am new to BP and have listened to a number of the podcasts which is what brought me to the forums. Here’s our story (which is hopefully just the beginning).My wife and I stumbled into owning an “investme...

Quick question:  Do you all use a MH Scope of Work template that you apply to each property that you repair/rehab (if necessary)?  Or do you develop a separate scope of work (or running list of repairs) that you prepa...

I'm doing a condo renovation with my own labor and I have the option to either flip-sell it or rent it out. It was a remote purchase where I didn't get to physically inspect and I'm just now visiting/renovating it. Th...

Do you guys have your cleaning team stage the house for a check in? Like blow up pool toys, turn on all the lights, stage the dining table etc? Do you see value in doing this for your vacation rental?

I know there are different views on whether you should give Christmas presents to tenants. I find it is a useful practice; it shows tenants that you value them, and I get to go around and visit all of the tenants i...

Hey BP peoples!
I finally did it and bought my first property yesterday. I bought a short sale in an attempt to get a little bit of a deal since the market here in Seattle/Tacoma area is pretty nuts. Being my first p...