Sean McKee
Cook County Eviction
Hello BP!So I have a tough decision to make on whether or not I want to evict a tenant. Background:Tenant is a single mom with 3 kids. She put down a 3 month security deposit. She has never been a good tenant. Has a s...
Julian Simmons
Tips for a young newbie
Hello, My name is Julian. I am new to investing at 19 years old & i wanted to see if you guys could give me some tips. I plan on BRRRR investing. What is a good amount of money I should save up to start? Is it bet...
Miguel Campos
Body Odor Smell Removal
Hey BP community. The wife and I just got our second rental property after house hacking our first one for 3 years. It’s a duplex and the prior owners lived in the lower unit and was a smoker. I got the place painted,...
Joseph Beilke
Water and Power Bill
How many other property managers here put the property water and power bills in there management companies name between tenants?We are getting ready to list 6 properties from rent for an investor and this has come up...
Daphne Roberts
Vacation Rental Need a Theme
I have a house that we are in process of renovating. Its located in a rural area of the desert. Our main renters will probably be winter visitors. We are located about 15 mins from one golf course, and about 25 from...
Frank Pilipauskas
How do I determine where active investors are buying in my area
Hey BP!Right now I have email alerts to notify me once certain criteria have hit the markets for the suburbs that I am looking at. These areas are ones I personally know, but I want to investigate what areas I may not...
Rick Pinney
Sheriff comes to Evict, I am out of the Country
Hi all,I am going through an eviction here in Cook County, Illinois, I won the Case as well as the money judgment. The Sheriff coming to forcibly detain the property could be any day, I call Constantly to find updates...
Eleanor V.
HOA vs No HOA
Hello everyone,
Looking to purchase a 4plex in AZ (Phoenix/Tempe/Mesa area). Would love to know your thoughts/experiences/woes/violent reactions ???? as to the pros and cons of properties with HOA fees vs on...
Rod Smith
How to provide a value add to a tenant without losing your shirt
Good morning All,
I have a couple offers pending on multi-family properties and I wanted some advice. If I can land these properties, I am thinking about including water and sewer in the rent. I have seen pro...
Scott W.
Done with the rehab from hell
Took 8 weeks; purchase price $55k; rehab $29k; closing/holding costs $3k. Total $87k.
Rent $1335.
taxes/insurance $275; loan repayment $375 (private loan at 6% interest only); loan was for $75k.
20% for maintenace,...