Frank Apap
Price to rent ratio
Total newbie here, considering buying a property to rent (two family home) and hold for 5-10 years before selling.
I'd like to have a break even or positive cash flow and was wondering if there was a rule of thumb of...
Pam Smith
Our Airbnb was left a disaster...advice on what to do?
Hi everybody-I knew this would happen eventually, but this is our first instance of a guest leaving our place a mess. The rate is over $900/night and so we were crossing our fingers that perhaps it wouldn't happen so ...
Edwin E.
Life insurance
To all BP members,
Just wanted to know what experiences you have had regarding Life Insurance options, and what you are using concerning this "investment" method. I am in the military (notice photo:) and...
Ryan Johnson
Rentals why no cats?
My wife and I are cross-shopping rentals and buying. Leaning more towards renting though. My question is this... We are very meticulous people. We have the nicest looking home on our street, greenest grass, tidiest ...
Dean Attali
Dealing with a very expensive demanding new tenant - suggestions?
Hi BPI'm a new landlord after purchasing my first SFH in September, and my property manager placed a tenant in the house starting November 1. In the 7-8 weeks that the tenant has been there, there hasn't been a single...
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First Flip. How important is a general contractor?
About close on my first house, was a hoarder house and going to need a lot of work. I want to hire a general contractor, I feel a good GC would help speed up the flip which would limit holding cost and help get a good...
Chris Green
First rental tenant/neighbor parking issues - should I quit?
Hello! This is probably going to be a bit long and I will try to keep my ranting to a minimum, but I want to make sure I include enough info/backstory to hopefully get some proper advice.
I have been interested in r...
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pex plumbing
Just heard about a product called pex. Just wondering if anyone has used this product. From what I have found is that it is cheaper than copper and more expensive than plastic. Let me know the good and bad of this pro...
Courtney M.
WHAT THE HECK? Fannie Mae being shady?
Hey guys! I am in the process of getting an REO under contract through Fannie Mae, and LAST MINUTE they sent me this bogus Real Estate Purchase Addendum that TOTALLY negates the terms in our agreed upon offer.....My a...
Sherry Lewis
Feeling very discouraged
Hi all, I know it has been about a month since I have been on. Had some medical issues (all fixed).
I am still sitting on 4 properties and getting very discouraged. I made the classic beginner mistakes and am hop...