Brandon G.
On Slavery and Broken Bonds, Perhaps
I am first going to say that this is very difficult to write about. The motivation to compile so much intricate information that is held in a mostly emotional state and convert those feelings into words articulated s...
Eric Hugh
STUCK - Can't sell 30 rentals, property management too expensive
Asking directly to those who have owned 10+ properties before, thanks in advance to those who answer or tag those who can.One of my good childhood mentors and his wife built up a nice portfolio of 30+ homes in a secon...
Nathan Gesner
How has BP made you money?
One of my greatest joys in life is helping other investors grow. A member recently reached out and let me know that my advice is earning him an additional $100 a month. Another member is saving (earning) over $20,000 ...
Kyle Seidel
Best banks for First Lien Heloc's in Green Bay and/or Wisconsin
I have recently come across a strategy that would shave my mortgage from 30 years down to 10ish years. I would basically convert my mortgage into a first lien Heloc. A calculator to see if this strategy would work for...
Howie W.
Contractor did work that was not authorized be me - am I liable?
BLUF - a maintenance company my property manager uses approved the installation of an A/C unit to a third party vendor without our authorization. The installation was completed last September 2021 and I received the i...
Dusty Laurin
Real Estate Professional Questions
My husband and I are considering listing me as a Real Estate Professional on our taxes for 2021, and we are looking for others who have done this successfully so we can get some more detailed information on it. We as...
Megan S.
Best place to invest in the Hudson River Valley (upstate NY)?
Hi, BP friends! I'm looking to invest in a multi-family property (BRRR) in upstate NY, and have been exploring Newburgh, Kingston, Cornwall-on-Hudson, Coldspring, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie.I'm new to this area - does a...
Dennis Gallof
Possible to Convert Illegal Cellar to Legal Apartment?
Hi,
My
father purchased this 2-family house (R5 Zone) back in 1976 in Astoria Queens,
and just like many other landlords in NYC he rents out the
cellar/basement.
I've been reading
online the definition betwe...
Greg Von Notias
Property Management Company Ripping off my In laws
My inlaws have a 4 unit property that should net around 10K a month. The PM company tell them EVERY month that between 4 and 7 thousand dollars of maintenance/repair is needed. My inlaws say, "well the building is old...
Tyler Divine
Puerto Rico - Opportunity?
Hi!I am currently looking and exploring opportunities in Puerto Rico - and would LOVE to speak to fellow people currently living in PR or the Caribbean - or those who are knowledgable. What's the market like for renta...