Rental properties have always caught my eye as this is where I would like to go later on in my REI career. I do not have too much cash (more than the average college student but I am a college student) but do have pe...

I recently signed a contract to purchase 3,200 sq. ft. duplex. In order to stay within budget I intend to paint the property myself. Given the size, I will be using a Milwaukee Airless Paint Sprayer ($249 at Home ...

Removed that old carpet we all love... just when you think you’re going to get lucky and find a nice sheet of plywood underneath, you get stuck with this:Do any of you experienced DIYers, or contractors have any exper...

Hello BP family, I have a unit that has had several applicants but all have shown red flags. The last application has everything going for it except their credit score is bad (430). She recently went through a bad div...

Hey guys, wanted thoughts on this:Have a qualified applicant that I have an extra good feeling about: only problem is, the home does not come with central AC (we provide new window units) and the potential tenant says...

What're some creative ways you are standing out from your competition without breaking the bank, but seeing a positive ROI? Record wall, design, specific amenities, cowboy pool etc.

I have good tenants that gave me several months notice that they were moving out. Now there is about 2.5 months left, they just read the lease and see that we don't give the security deposit back until up to 45 days a...

I want to build my first apartment/condo building/complex and then continue doing that as my career. I currently have very little of my own money to put into a deal (<$50k), however, I know half of my town and expe...

So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...

I found an apartment complex that is been foreclosed on. The last owner paid $3M for it a few years back.
- 100 units that is 60% occupied
The current rent is $520/units. The asking price is $1.3M but because am goin...