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Don Hines Another Squirrel story
9 January 2012 | 2 replies

I had to evict Mamma and her babies last Spring. Now, just as we are about ready to put this one on the market. She has made another appearance. I found a new hole and explored it and removed her new nest before the b...

Nicholas Helm Nightmare Landlord Stories
20 November 2020 | 4 replies

What are some of your worst experiences as a landlord? So far, my experience has been great with only normal maintenance. I am in the process of purchasing my second rental and plan on doing a flip in early 2021 which...

Chris K. STR horror stories??
3 December 2020 | 1 reply

Any horror STR stories anyone would like to share before I begin my journey??Anyone have STR not leave the property ? I would think that one difference between STR and long term is not needing to file eviction of rent...

Bruce Lynn Survey Horror Stories
26 January 2021 | 0 replies

Tell me your survey horror stories if you did or did not buy a survey for closing.   Do you buy a survey for every transaction?   Do you wish you would have?

Kerry Kelley Client Horror Stories?
7 October 2020 | 1 reply

New agent starting out...Trying to prepare myself for everything and anything!!

John Komaniecki Second story additions
26 November 2020 | 2 replies

I remember listening to an episode of bigger pockets podcast a while back to an investor who specializes adding second stories to his investments. Does anyone remember which episode this was? Thank you so much in adva...

Jim Lunger Agent FAIL stories
19 October 2016 | 3 replies

Hello BP investors! Have you worked with an agent that ended up being effectively useless, or more trouble than they were worth? How about an agent that made an incredible mistake that cost you a deal? Maybe an agent ...

Kevin Starkey Great tenant story!!
15 December 2018 | 3 replies

This is how you know you have a great tenant! He went to write his monthly rent check and realized he was out of checks. So he sent a letter to me stating he was going to order new checks and would send the rent as s...

Deep Johal Contractor horror story
28 February 2019 | 4 replies

Hey all, Just a quick word of caution. If anybody in Cincinnati comes across a John F Jackson (general contractor), be wary. He is registered in Brookville INHe managed a rehab project for me and firstly under-quoted ...

Brendon Loucks First Deal Stories
1 August 2013 | 4 replies

Just curious to hear some short stories and lessons learned by the BP community in regards to your first deal. What kind of deal was it? Owner/Occupy, Wholesale, Fix&Flip, etc.? How did you finance the deal? Would...