So I recently bought my second duplex, which came with existing tenants in both units. Both of the tenants have aspects that I'm not thrilled about (less than clean living habits), but the tenants on one side just set...

Looking for some advice. I am an investor (and a newbie to the forum). I've spent 5 hours doing my own research on this specific topic already so I hope I'm not wasting anyone's time. I've got a potential opportunity ...

Hello, I've been getting calls regularly from start-up companies offering what they call "guaranteed security deposit fee".  I'm old school and just getting the hang of online rent payment software (awesome juice -btw...

I have a 4-unit property (all 2 BR, 1 BA), that I'll rent by the room.  I'm catering primarily to Oil & Gas contractors (pipe-fitters, electricians, etc.), then to traveling nurses.  Are there others that you'd re...

Hi BP, trying to change the title of my rental property out of my name and into my LLC. The bank said that it was fine however they will still report to my personal SS# and the insurance must stay in my name not the ...

Hi, I'm struggling to make a SOUND first RE investment, and wondered if I did the smart thing today or blew a great opportunity. I'm too green to be sure:

After looking at what land parcels in the same town were goi...

I have a house where the chimney is falling apart and the estimates to take it down and rebuild are over $2K. I just have a furnace and hot water heater exhausting through it. The gas is off. Is there a reason I mu...

With drywall complete, and the heat on, we can get some real work done on the inside.  This is big project milestone post 29 - drywall completeThe crew has been hard at work hanging the board, taping begins tomorrow. ...

Pushing back on the line in the sandThese days, it's hard to imagine being out in the field without your smartphone. And while nearly all of us know exactly where our phone is at this very moment, you probably couldn'...

Hi BP Folks,One year since I started on BP, I've finally purchased my first Buy and Hold in Chicago Pilsen area. It's a 3 flat and is fully rented, due to my FHA loan guidelines, I will be moving in once one of the le...