I'm trying to buy my first duplex. I have one under contract, and I'm trying to determine the initial repair costs.I need to decide between keeping the slate roof and repairing year to year, or just replacing. I'm loo...

Have you used Matthews & Perlo carpet SP 300? What is your opinion on it? Does it hold up well?Carpet padding - 6Lb 7/16" Rebond carpet pad - is that standard?Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring - What brand and color is ...

I am new to investing, but I am a real estate attorney in RI, MA, and CT.  Currently living in RI.  I was thinking about purchasing my first property in Florida (long distance; likely a single family), but I do not pl...

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Does anyone know traveling nurse agencies that look for long term leases on homes near hospitals to place their nurses in (i.e. the agency enters into a lease with a third party landlord, hopefull...

Hey everyone!If you are looking to buy out of state for buy and hold properties, how do you decide if a neighborhood is 'good' or 'bad'? I've tried looking at areas via Google street view, but I know that's probably n...

I have an application from a lady that other than being a smoker, I would rent to.Does anyone know of anything that would prevent me from charging extra rent and collecting a larger deposit to protect myself from the ...

OK, I know this has been beaten to death on multiple posts and podcasts but I'm still having trouble figuring out the best way to account for CapEx figure.  Don't pounce just yet..hear me out!  This is probably analys...

Hi BP community! Just following up from my introduction post. I ended up purchasing two properties the same week and have already started renovations on one. The first property is in Cincinnati OH (Madisonville area)...

I bought a property in Lakeland recently (3/1 925 sqft) . Asking was $85k, after inspection we agreed to $64k.The house was in rough condition but seemed manageable. The AC was working during the inspection but was ol...

In my area, water providers are allowed to place liens on the property if the bill is unpaid. I've had tenants skip out owing water bills. So, on the most troublesome property I've kept the bill in my name and requi...