Renee R.
Property Management vs Self Managing in San Diego
Hello, I'm new to the BP discussion forum. We own over 100 units in San Diego and have always self-managed. Our handyman team of 2 are moving out of state after working with us for almost 18 years to start/continue t...
Jayde Brown
Landlord claims damage; tenant claims wear and tear..
My question is in regards to wear and tear; specifically, plumbing below the floorboards and inside the walls on a 20-year-old rental cottage. If there is leak not readily noticeable, as in occurring inside the bathro...
Ta'Voris Murray
Maintnence repairs, and appliance replacement questions
Im currently in the process of looking at a duplex that is already completely leased out and has been for the past 12 years. The owner is selling because they are looking to purchase a new property quickly, so the dea...
Gurjot Grewal
Personal experiences in the “bad” neighbourhoods ?
Hello BP,My property manager told me to avoid these three areas; hilltop, south linden, driving park. What im looking to do is BRRR in columbus to pull some of my money out ( I dont mind leaving money in the deal). Th...
Rebecca M.
Is my Realtor acting in my best interest, or her loan officer's?
Is it ethical for my Realtor to ask me what the rate quote was that I received from my loan officer, and share it with her preferred lender, who is also preparing a quote for me? Nothing was asked or disclosed, she j...
Mark Kim
Getting started - out of state investing
Excited to get started investing in real estate, but would like some advice on best first steps.
I live in a very expensive metro area, which is why investing in a different area is attractive. I am con...
Venkateswaran Venkatasubramanian
Looking for guidance as a new Out of state investor
Hi Bigger pockets community,
I would like to get some wisdom from active investors, property managers, real estate agents about your recommendations, word of caution and advice. I'm anxious about making costly mistak...
Nathan Shankles
Should I do my own taxes or hire a CPA?
So my CPA last week said that he can no longer do my taxes because he no longer does extension and I can't get my tax documents to him before their internal deadline. As such, I'm left with the question - should I hir...
Stephen Heebner
notes vs. note funds
Was hoping to collect some wisdom from the BP community if I can explain myself clearly. Wondering if there is really any benefit to owning individual mortgage notes vs. investing in a mortgage note fund. From my simp...
Jackie Liu
Unresponsive Property Manager
Hello BP member, I have a friend who currently owns several SFH rentals that is currently managed by a PM in Indiana, according to them the PM has been unresponsive for 3 months, all their attempts to reach the PM has...