Zane O.
Self Storage Feasibility Study
We have located a location / opportunity to potentially develop a self storage property in Texas. Our preliminary due diligence looks promising, and we have good feedback from a self storage development advisor.We're...
Matt Kitchen
Dog breeds and Liability
Hello,I'm going to be a first time MF buyer and plan on house hacking. I have a dog myself and, therefore, will have to allow pets in other units as well. What liability falls on me, the landlord, if there are anima...
Bob Chinavare
Median sales price: What is the best source to use in your local
Hi everyone,When researching median sales prices for my local real estate area, I have found Zillow, Realtor.com and Trulia to have very different statistics.I would be interested in your opinions of what source you u...
Daria B.
advice on pet pricing (security deposit and pet rent)
Hi all,I'm "considering" renting to someone who has a cat. This going against my strict policy of no pets to forego the rental sitting on the market longer than normal.My PM says that I can charge a SD for the cat and...
Troy Parker
Renting your first rental to a friend
Great morning BP family,
I purchased my first home on April 1, 2024. I bought a 3/2 1500sqft foreclosure in Ormond Beach Florida. My purchase price was 225k and I put 5% down. I put about 60 – 70k in repairs. I compl...
Thierry Van Roy
Need advice on construction ballpark figure (18-unit)
So this is going to sound stupid, but the situation is unique so bear with me. I have the opportunity to get an 18-unit building under option, but I may have to move fast. After winning the option bid, I can do t...
Linda S.
Proof there is profit in low income areas! ~ Petersburg, VA ~
Alright BP, here's my first success story! It's a 3 bed 2 bath, 1500 sq ft house in Petersburg, VA. When we bought it, it had structure issues, mold, no HVAC, leaky roof(cough, cough-- 4 layers of shingles), sto...
Timothy W.
Sarah Palin Resigns as Governor
No not because she had an affair, but because she's focusing full time on a Presidential run in 2012. She's burned her ships. There's something you need to understand about a woman like Sarah. When a woman like her ...
Hannah Vohs
10 Mistakes Every Real Estate Investor Should Avoid
Being a real estate investor is an enticing aspiration that comes with many rewards and benefits for savvy investors. As a separate asset class, owning real estate investment properties has become one of the most popu...
Jon Holdman
Puerto Rico Apartments
What are folks thinking about Puerto Rico these days? Yeah, I know they're into it with hedge funds over government and utility company debt. Is this an opportunity? What is lending like there? Is this area tenant ...