Some of my rental properties already have appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. I want to put into the lease that these units are just there as a courtesy, and the tenant is responsible for any repairs of re...

We just closed on a bank-owned property w/city services and today I had an appt to get the water turned back on at the street. The city water guy told me there's a leak somewhere between the curb box and the house.

I...

A potion of the agreed upon contract was not fulfilled. I expect there may be more before the work is finished.Contract states all flooring will be removed (ie carpet, padding, staples, tacks, linoleum) that is listed...

We had someone come to Birmingham from Miami over the weekend to check on five houses that he bought for ‘clients’. Here’s a snapshot of the situation: He’s owned these properties somewhere around a yearHe’s never se...

I have just recently passed my real estate exam and I am very excited to start my new career.  I have enough savings to last me >6months and I will continue to work my current job part time as I transition into a c...

Hello BP family.4 months ago I rented to a young man and did not do my homework. (lesson learned). There is no lease, he rents month to month. The first 3 months went pretty well. Rent is $850.00 a month. This include...

The Friday night before Memorial Day, I got a ping. My Airbnb just got a whole weeks booking! Great…guest paid $8,824 for an 8 day stay. I was grateful! Because it was a late night (8:20 PM) booking, I replied to conf...

        I'm a newbie investor from Northern Virginia looking at Baltimore. I'm not new to homebuying as a primary residence but new to flips that need lots of work. I narrowed the best neighborhoods by driving around ...

I just started my first house hack on a duplex in Denver. We live in the 2/1 and our tenants live in the 3/1. I am finding myself in their unit doing routine repairs like fixing the dryer duct, repairing the toilet fl...

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