Have a fairly new tenant in. She told me she had a high bill about $800. So she had an energy audit done which was free, they told her the vents had leaks and the thermostat was wrong. So called the pro's in for this ...

I am really touched by all the help I get from the BP community. I’d like to write down my experiences after purchasing 2 rentals from Roofstock. Hopefully, it’s useful, and that someone, somewhere will benefit from i...

I just made an offer on a house with a thirty year old furnace as a turnkey hold and rent. Hot water heater is in a similar state although not quite as old.  Would you go ahead and replace now or wait for it to break?...

hi everyone new to the site very excited about investing in real estate.  I 'm a cable technician from Ocala FL  have been for the past 15 years and i love it.  Meeting new people everyday and forming friendships with...

Does anyone use Home Warranties for their rentals? Good experiences or a waste of money? 

Is it the responsibility of the landlord? Should it be left to the tennant to deal with? What might they do if the landlord refuses to deal with it? I'm wondering what others would do in this situation

Hi, I am curious about the needs of Real Estate Agents and Investors when it comes to mapping using GIS (geographic information systems). I create maps using GIS at my day job and thought it might be an interesting "s...

I am currently looking to buy a 6 unit building and have been visiting properties for inspection. Every time I visit a property and inspect the furnace, I find the furnace and its piping overwhelming and confusing. Is...

Hi everyone, I’m looking to see what I can do to resolve a situation I’m in with a service provider I hired to do some work at one of my rental properties. I hired a chimney sweep company to clear a blocked gas f...

I have been on BP for some time now reading blogs, listening to podcasts and browsing the forums.  There truly is no other place like BP for learning real estate investing.  I have learned so much from this site.  I f...