J. Martin
Periodic inspections of units for maint/damage - How often?
How often are you performing inspections of your units to ensure nothing is damaged, no leaks, etc.. Any formal schedule? Or just here and there when you are already there? I don't have a formal inspection policy or p...
Will K
Financial Due-Diligence Addendum - Feedback?
I was going over my P&S Agreement, and realized there is no section in there which would allow me to nullify the contract and get my earnest money back if I discovered the rental income was not what the RE agent h...
Jeremy Jackson
My first "intentional" real estate investment property
First and foremost, thanks to Bigger Pockets and all it’s wonderful members.A little about my background….I’m active duty military, left home at the ripe age of 18.I have little real estate investing experience.I purc...
Dee Cee
Door Knocking Safety
Hi All,The recent tragedy of the realtor that was killed while showing a home serves as an unfortunate reminder of the potential risks posed by door knocking. I never go alone; I usually take my sister. Even though...
Nathanael Johnson
Seller did not disclose an HOA special assessment. What do I do?
Dear BP community,Looking for some advice here. Would especially like to hear from AZ brokers and real estate lawyers as to their thoughts, but would welcome any and all feedback. Here's the skinny:We just bought a co...
Steven Mendiola
How Hard is it to Find Tenants?
Hi everyone, I’m looking to buy my first house hack in the Denver area. I’m hoping to buy a home around 500K with 5 bedrooms and renting every room while sleeping in a trailer. Currently a mortgage would be around 350...
William Taylor
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this duplex in Michigan - are these numbers correct?
Posting this duplex that I found here in the heart of Eastern Michigan, I've been frequently trying to run numbers on duplexes and investment property listings as an up and coming agent and investor to try and gain wh...
Gustavus Adolphus
Preventing contractor upcharging
I'm a reluctant real estate investor (I bought a rental property next to my house not because I want to be a landlord, but the previous owner agreed to sell for a low, low price, and I wanted to control the house next...
Jason L.
Indianapolis SFH Turnkey Analysis
Hello BP!
I'm currently evaluating a SFH 3/1.5 in Indianapolis. House is 1150 sqft. The home will be completely rehabbed (cabinets, bathrooms, flooring, roof, furnace, windows, etc.). Built in 1978. Zip 46221....
Mark Douglas
Quadplex Analysis
Hey BP!Considering my 1st purchase... I ran it through the BP rental calc and it cash flowed $28... I'm hoping I did something wrong!Anyway, what do you think??? Here are the numbers:Property - FHA Owner-occ QuadP...