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What was your biggest surprise maintenance expense of 2020?
I was talking with a friend who said they had a $500 water bill from a running toilet. For me personally, I had to clean out the gutters about twice as often as expected at a new property due to clogging from leaves. ...
David Ounanian
What's the difference between basic and comprehensive home insurance coverage?
When it comes to your home, the right insurance policy can make all the difference. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose between Basic and Comprehensive Coverage and understand your options for Cash Value vs. Rep...
Bennie Hall
I have 50k to invest looking for common mistakes you ya e made
So I’ve been reading/researching/and looking at investing 50k into rental properties. So far tho I’ve looked at 4 houses all around the price range of 25-45k and major issues are always keeping me from pulling the tri...
THU NGUYEN
Buying Pre-Foreclosure Properties
Hello BP members,I know of a few pre-foreclosure houses in my subdivision where I live and where I have properties for rent. Is there a check list of all the due diligence steps I should do (doing my homework) before...
Matt Chestnut
COVID-19 Impact on Your Seattle RE Business?
From a property management standpoint, Covid-19 has introduced four major impacts to my business:1. New staffing model - we have divided our property teams into two block shifts to create staffing distancing and separ...
Dickie Mcfarland
About to make an offer
Looking at buying a tri-plex that’s about 1.5%monthly rent to purchase price
The math works
The area is very up and coming
Is there a book or list or podcast episode that has a full list of things l want to check ...
Michael E Drane
Converting Multi-Family to Single Family - Tear down to studs
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Indianapolis.
Purchase price: $118,000
Cash invested: $310,000
Sale price: $385,000
Converting home setup as multi family wit...
Laura Levine
Almost done with first major reno - looking for feedback
Good morning,As I sit here buying yet more construction supplies for the last finishes for our first major renovation, I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with how the numbers are adding up. So I thought I would post abo...
Adam Jason
BRRRR Unexpected Issues
What are some unexpected issues you guys have come across in your investing either with tenants, property managers or contractors that you really wish you could have anticipated but that caught you off guard on a proj...
Keao Tano
Why the crazy Rates for investment properties?!?
Has anyone seen the crazy rates today 2/14/22 for investment properties??? I just spoke with my broker and she said it is at 4.875 (no points). If you have insights into this or have any ideas if it will go down in Fe...