Justin Woodard
Investing from outside of the US
Hi everyone,I'm originally from the US, but I'm currently living in Japan and want to get started in real estate investing. I picked up a copy of David Greene's "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing", but I was also wo...
Kayla Davis
Wait for $ or Jump right in?
Hi!I'm new to this (of course) and I'm trying to determine just exactly how I want to break into the market. Basically, I don't know what my 'niche' is yet. I've read some about multifamily properties, some about tow...
Jillian Shuler
Best small hot tub for STR
Hey all,I have a short term rental that sleeps 6 people and has a small courtyard with a fence. I was thinking of purchasing a hot tub...I called local companies and can get a 220v hot tub for around 6500, or could or...
David Cook
Reimbursing Tenants for 5 days of Gas Outage
Had a gas leak in my 3 unit building starting this past Labor Day am. Nat Grid shut it down. Plumber fixed it and Nat Grid (because of constant pushing from me and my tenants) came out and turned the gas on 5 days l...
Mikel Kaubfa
Who can I hire to check all appliances work after eviction?
Just had sheriff come and lock up the property after eviction. The stove, fridge, washer and dryer belong to me. But the all the tenants belongings are still in the property and its real messy inside. Before I hire so...
Chris Guinn
Tenant with Late Payment History wants a Dog
Hello BP Forums,
Two months ago one of our tenants expressed interest in adopting a dog and inquired about our pet policy. We are a pet-friendly property, so I shared our Pet Addendum doc with the tenant, outlining...
Thomas Harr
Buying from distressed seller and becoming friends
Hi BP readers,
I just closed on a small 3/1 here in Columbus, Ohio this week and wanted to share a quick story about how just being genuine and friendly can help you as an investor and businessman!
I bought from a ...
Roger Simons
Are any apartment building owners considering eliminating LR's?
I was wondering if any apartment building owners ever considered converting their units so the living room becomes a bedroom. This would only work if one didn't need to cross the living room to get somewhere else. I...
Matt Brookshier
Excess Land - Can I rent?
Hi all. We have a large property that we originally planned to develop but we are putting it on hold for a bit. It has an old house which is now rented but we'd love to get income from nearly 1.5 acres behind the ho...
Andrey Y.
Calling all Chicago, IL area investors
Hope everyone is having a great night! I will be taking my board exam in Chicago on Oct 20th, I will be staying a few extra days, 10/18 (PM) to 10/23 (AM).I have no plans so far. I plan to check out the local real est...