Brielle Phillips
At a loss...rip down or try and restore?
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...
John N.
Taking cleaning cost out of deposit
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 ...
Robert Ellis
Navigating Home Purchases: Pre-1940 vs. Post-1950 Builds in Columbus, Ohio
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...
Shaye Steele
Residential vs Commercial
I am a Realtor & aspiring investor. I have heard others say they wish they started in commercial. I want to be able to cash flow at a commercial level one day, but residential seemed like the clearer learning path...
Jimmy Suszynski
How to borrow money from friends/family
I have a handful of friends and family members that are interested in lending smaller amounts ( <$5,000) for house flips and BRRRR deals. This cash could help with interest-only payments and down payments. I formed...
Account Closed
California Equity Purchase and Equity Skimming Laws
Calling all CA legal eagles. Is anyone aware of equity skimming laws in California separate from CCP 890-894? That Civil Code deals specifically with rent skimming. I'm also familiar with Civil Code 1695 that d...
Rick Howell
How to Close the Deal
No investor would be successful without an ability to close the deal. When working with sellers, investors must be able to see their perspective. Sellers can be facing any number of situations, from divorce to probate...
Carla Carvalho
Realty Mogul
Has anyone used the company REALTY MOGUL for any hard money lending? I am very much a beginner and I am looking to roll a $20K IRA and get started small. (I realize the SDIRA fees may take quite a bite out of my retur...
Tyrone Jackson
Research Efficiency Tips?
I am a new investor ready to get my hands dirty, learn real estate, partner with experienced investors and start making deals happen one at a time. But one thing I am somewhat struggling with is making the most effici...
Carter Kemper
Question: When to Stop Paying Rent?
My friend rents a 3 bed house in Columbus, Ohio. One night there were gunshots across the street and stray bullets hit the house. One bullet went through a window and into her roommate's head board. Police investigati...