Julie Hassett
Will water issues be the death of my rental business?
Hi there, I'm a small-time real estate investor with 6 units under my belt. When it comes to water issues, I absolutely cannot catch a break. Currently, I've got:One basement with a leak and horizontal crack forming o...
Pierre M.
Is this a deal?
I'm putting my first offer on an investment property ever. This is a duplex currently listed for $149,900. Took a look at one unit today and it appeared to be in great shape. The other was not available. Based on ...
Robin W.
Water Heater duplex puzzle - Tankless or Attic Gas?
I own a split duplex in Nashville TN that has two gas water heaters in the attic above each apartment bathroom. It was fine for 7 years, but one day the temperature dipped down so low, a burst pipe destroyed the unit....
Cheryle Patterson
Tenant installed window AC in utitlies furnished rental
I have owned a 16 furnished room (dorm style) rental property for 14 years and never had a tenant do this. We rent the rooms for $395 per month and it includes power, water, sewer and garbage service. We keep the A/C...
Daniel Mendez
BRRRR: My First Investment Property
Hello BP,I am currently in the process of trying to invest in my first OOS property (Indianapolis, Indiana).I would love to find a BRRRR property. However, it seems that people think that a BRRRR property shouldn't be...
Phillip Austin
Should I fire one of my owners?
As PMs, 20% of our portfolios take up 80% of our time. A few clients or properties can suck up all of our time and attention and ultimately, prevent us from taking on more business. Our end goal is to be in a position...
Ryan Zomorodi
First Long DIstance BRRR! Foundation + Basement Water Issues REO
Hey BP Community-I'm working on my first BRRR - and it's turning out to be quite the challenge.1925 built multifamily property in Cleveland, OH, purchased as an REO (AS-IS, buyer assumes everything, no disclosures, et...
Nick Frankus
Sub2 refinance concerns
I am looking at my first Sub2 deal and have a question. As long as the title transfers to me at closing and I buy subject to the existing financing, is there any reason a lender would have a problem refinancing th...
Jordan L.
Have you ever had an air quality test done?
I have a rental in which I’m experiencing an issue with thermal tracking or ghosting. I had never heard of this until encountering it in my rental. It essentially involves discoloration of the walls and vaulted ceil...
Jyothi Pandit
Cash flow question from newbie
Hi there,
We are somewhat new to real estate investing. We've bought and hope to buy a couple more next year. A couple of questions regarding cash flow. So after paying for Mortgage, Insurance, Property Taxes, HOA an...