I am currently house hacking my house and it is a duplex. My house is not 100 years old and has wood siding on it.I replaced a couple of pieces from dry rot 6 months ago and now I have a couple more pieces. Easy fix. ...

Hello All (Hopefully this is the right forum for this discussion!)I recently bought a condo that was owner-occupied for 30 years - and the owner was a big time smoker. The ceilings and walls are disgusting! The smel...

I am currently branching out from wholesaling in Buffalo,Ny down to the Hampton Roads, Virginia area and am wondering what are the few things I should look for in getting started since I am out of state. I have an Att...

Hit my goal of 20 properties in December, and grabbed 1 more in January for a total of 21!

It’s been fun working with everyone, and I’m glad to have met some people I work with here on BP. I started buying real estat...

Hello All,I am a new Realtor located in Seattle, WA and my goal is to become a a landlord while I flip homes. I am putting in a lot of time into learning the real estate industry but I would also like to building my e...

Hi BP!I just finished redoing all the flooring in my house, as I am quarantined and bored out of my mind. I’m thinking I should just paint the cabinets too. I can’t afford new ones so painting is the next best solutio...

Over 6,000 posts and A LOT of podcasts later people still do not know how to find a GREAT contractors.Raise your hand if you want one!There is no need for a lengthy post short and sweet makes it happen.I am a contract...

We have a local non-profit coffee shop here in Brewerytown that employs mostly aged out foster youth. It's a block from my house and my partners and I meet there nearly weekly, we meet other investors/bankers/realtors...

Hi BP,I am exploring the idea of building a duplex. I would like to connect with some other investors that have done similar projects in their local market. Just looking for what others have experienced when doing thi...

Hello All!I purchased a 18 unit building 2 1/2 years ago in Central Illinois.   Prior to purchasing, I did as much research as possible and did my best as a new investor on the due diligence.   I am struggling to see ...