For some people, real estate investing is “too risky.” But what if a small, cash-flowing portfolio could provide financial stability when you lose your job? If you asked today’s guests, they might say it’s too risky N...
What if, within ten years, you could reach financial freedom? Imagine it. You may have a high-stress job where you’re working long hours and making good money but feeling burnout creeping in. You NEED an exit strategy...
Hobart King
Need some guidance on Plaster Walls
Hi - coming to the brain trust with a tricky situation where I am not sure how to proceed. I have a house under contract with partner @EmileHughes and I am trying to estimate all the repairs. The house has plaster and...
Stephany D.
Questions to ask a rental investor/What to learn as an agent
Hello everyone, I am a newer agent and during an open house I met an investor from the Bay Area of California who is looking to purchase rental property in the Central Valley. I of course do not want to waste his time...
Mary Jay
Is it common in Florida?
I have always bought/made offers in the West.Three different western states. Usually, I call my RE agent and give a verbal offer and terms, then I have a written contract to sign in my email box in couple of hours, or...
Zach McLean
Neighbor’s Garage Foundation - No Permit
I purchased a home 2 years ago and am now looking to refi into a second home and rent out my current house.Our neighbor installed a massive foundation that’s an eyesore and visible from our backyard patio (not to ment...
Bret Kennedy
How to Fire a landlord
I am currently in a lease with a tenant and landlord in Richmond VA. I have not been happy with the landlord. The tenant had been late 3 months in a row and after a large argument with the landlord I want to fire them...
Amir Navabpour
Evict tenant now or just wait?
What would you do in this situation: tenant is getting her rent subsidized through an agency (like section 8), her portion is 400/month. The agency pays 800/month. She missed her portion for 2 months so she owes me 8...
Mohan Deep
Tenant moved out, filed for bankruptcy
My tenant moved out but left a lot of damage to the property. After they moved out, they texted me saying that they filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and that I should contact their lawyer. They gave me the lawyer's pho...
Salil J.
Risk tenants moving out or take a lower rent?
Hi BP folks,Looking for some advice here. I acquired a duplex (one 2Bd/1ba, one 3Bd/1ba) in the Holly Hill / Hilltop area near West Frankin Elementary school in April 2021. It came with good long-term tenants who have...