Jeffrey M.
Qualifications for Loan Mod for Homeowner in Default?
Hello beautiful people of BP! So I work for a company that purchases preforeclosures and specializes in short sales. I want to build genuine rapport with the sellers I get into contact with and I understand that a loa...
Phillip Rosin
Am I crazy for upgrading with tenants in place?
I've already made up my mind that I'm doing this, but I want to get some feedback on whether I'm crazy for doing so. Sorry if this is moot, but I am generally curious and perhaps it will sway my decisions with future ...
Ken N.
How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...
Shafi Noss
Your Best Negotiation Story
Hi BP,What is the best negotiation you've done so far, what moves did you make and how did it turn out for you? Just walked on my first SFH deal and want to learn more about effective negotiation.
James Carlson
Call to action! Sudden shift in Colorado Springs' STR rules?
Short-term rental regulations in Colorado Springs took another sudden turn for the worse last week. If you own an STR in Colorado Springs or want to in the future, now's the time to make your voice heard. (See end for...
Felix Yam
Analysis paralysis or due diligence?
Hello BP community,First post here and a newbie, wannabe re investor. I have been educating myself for the past 6 months, reading books, blogs, listening to podcasts etc. I feel like I've maintained an objective point...
James M Smith
Rental Discount for being Law Enforcement/Military
So was reading this little known book, "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by this no name hack Brandon Turner... ;) And noticed in Chapter 4 it mentioned that military history is part of Washington's Fair Housin...
Dominique Pratt
What is a good entry to investing??
What is the best way to get started?Initially, I thought If I begin wholesaling I can obtain the money to purchase for a buy and hold. I currently don’t have the money to do it on my own and the I’ve been searching fo...
Joel Schiffer
Selling a rental house and a vacant lot. What to do with the cash.
After sales i'll have about $300k. I'm experiencing analysis paralysis. If I want to save ~$60k in cap gains tax i need to 1031 into something. Or, should i just pay the tax and throw it into the S&P500? I fig...
Todd Kalsey
Rating Cincinnati Neighborhoods for B&H: What do you think?
Hello fellow BPers and Cincy REIs!A complete "newbie" that is trying to educate myself on buy & hold, as well as the local Cincinnati/N KY markets. I was interested on getting feedback on how some people might ra...