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So I was having a conversation with my wife last night about a potential rental property and we came to a fork in the road: If you were going to purchase a unit to rent, and the property needed some light cosmetic wor...
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Hey all, I'm a new investor in New Hampshire with 1 SF. I am looking to purchase my first multi-family and was curious what others think about the accuracy of the 50% rule in a state with high property taxes. I have s...
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Hi BP Family,
I have good tenants in a home that for some reason didn't notify me of a potential water leak until a week after it had been leaking. The tenant called and said no hot water for early morning shower, s...
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Do I have to put it in the lease that the tenant can't install a pool if I'm the one paying the water bills? The least has already been signed and they move in next week. I don't have anything in the lease mentioning ...
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Today was one of those days that makes you wonder why we do this. First off, let me mention that I work a FT W2 job, my hours are 6PM to 6AM and my commute is a 3 hour roundtrip. So last night at work, my wife call...
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I'm lucky, I get to talk to investors all around the world. I learn something new on a daily basis. I'm thankful for that. I also understand that we don't learn anything unless someone else learned the hard way. I...
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I brought a paint sample to home depot to match and purchased a sample. I only needed enough to cover a few sq feet. When I went to use the paint it didnt match. I took it back to the store for a refund and they refu...
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I am wondering about ductless heat pumps and AC in Mass. I have a two family. I currently have electric heat and one electric 80 gallon tank. I would like to convert to Gas to save money on utilities and to look bet...
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I currently have a no pet policy. I had a potential tenant ask if this policy included a "bearded dragon"...small lizard that is kept in a tank.Does anyone have any experience with pets of this nature?I'm wondering i...
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Trying to find the right contractor for something. My new tenant is saying that they smell a weird smell (not gas, says it smells closer to a dead animal) the strongest in a 5’x5’x2’ enclosed area, and not the whole h...