Ok , I've done some stupid things over the years but one came to mind today when i was new new new.  I was helping a handyman trying to be a general contractor who was working on a project trying to learn.  He sent me...

I do all my own make ready, repairs and maintenance , except for AC work.  So, I've acquired a few new tools as we go along.   I wonder what your 3 favorite tools are.  Which ones make life easier, are the most useful...

Let me know your thoughts on this deal:I’m offering $81k (asking price) for a 2 unit building:Unit 1: 2 bed, 1 bath w/den could be a 3rd bed $900 rentUnit 2: 1 bed, 1 bath also w/a den that could be a 2nd bed. $700 re...

Anyone else think that any listing agent who says they need all bidders “highest and best” and then after receiving the bids they counter  substantially all those bids to drive “higher-er and best-er” should be impris...

Hello.  I was wondering how everyone feels about staging homes that are being flipped.  1. If your market is hot and you are getting offers in days is it helpful still?2. Do you think it increases value or just lessen...

I just got an eviction report back from the tenant screening company I use (CreditLink), and it lists 2 successful evictions and 3 eviction proceedings initiated on this prospective tenant. I could not believe it bec...

I'm hoping for some clarification on the requirements to obtain your WA State Real Estate Brokers license. From what I've read on the DOL website the requirements for a license is - at least 18 years old- Highschool o...

So heres the basics. I’m a full time landlord and currently building my own custom home ( remodeling a commercial building into a home). So in short I don’t have any time left for more projects for a while. My also a ...

My tenants 1 year lease ended but I noticed 4 dents on the brand new stainless fridge (1 year old). 2 on the side due to a door banging on it repeatedly and 2 on the front. The panels cannot be changed. Can I deduct a...

Greetings BP,
I wanted to share my parking "activities" within the BP community since I see this a pretty obscure topic. Overall, my goal is to JV on, and eventually partner with a GP to syndicate, a parking lot and/...