Patrick Crehan
How many properties/units can you self manage before it becomes impossible?
short background. I am about to start looking to buy a second rental property here hopefully in the next coming months. But also, I will be moving out of my house around the same time and turning that into a rental. I...
Richard McNeal
What can I do about medical marijuana use (in Oregon)?
Hi everyone:I have a no smoking clause in my lease agreements, which prohibits the use of the recreational marijuana. However, a tenant recently informed me he has a prescription for medical marijuana.I haven't been a...
Matt Rasich
Your thought on the security deposit
Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...
Jeff S.
How many flips per year, after holding a year, and keep cap gain rate?
How many properties can you buy and sell, assuming holding at least a year, to maintain investor status (cap gain 15%) and not dealer (pay tax at higher rate)?
Tim Lee
EPA lead requirements running amuck
I recently completed the EPA Certified Renovator Training. Today, I received the Email below. Now, the EPA is not satisfied with the certified renovator. They now want to add another layer of inspection ($$$, delay...
Karen Margrave
OPINIONS .. PLEASE!
On the houses we are building in both San Clemente, and in Capistrano Beach, in looking at cooktops I'm torn between Induction cooktop and Gas. What would YOU choose? Also, for those of you that are men, PLEASE ask yo...
Tarl Yarber
Sold! House flip $83,000 in Profit
Hey Everyone! (all pics take before and after in same locations)I wanted to share one of our recent success's with the BP community and hopefully help some of the newer rehabbers out there and give them some encourage...
Manmit Singh
Stuck with Lead affected property
Hi,I am stuck with Lead affected property for over one year, it is marked lead affected by health department in Youngstown, Ohio. Without fixing it we can't rent and also no one wants to buy. only thing i want right n...
George P.
how to re-frame an existing house corner
i have a corner that has rotten wood due to long term leak (years). the bottom of 5-6 two by fours are rotten and the bottom plate is rotten.the outside is brick, so i can't get to it from the outside. how do i replac...
Trevor Dominique
Landlords: What would you do?
What's up Landlords out there. Making this post to get some feedback on what you guys would do to address a situation I am in regarding a single family home rental property I have. We purchased the property back in Oc...