I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past.  Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...

I just met with three different sets of general contractors to get an idea on the costs associated with the rehab, and I wound up with three completely different estimates.  Contractor A gave the property a good walk ...

Hi, I'm looking to get some feedback from some experienced investors that have been working in the industry for at least a few market cycles.I'm properly positioned to start investing. I have some cash, credit(HELOC),...

Anyone tried or had any luck with Airbnb? Thanks.

My wife and I recently moved to Lynchburg, VA for work and will be living here for approximately a year and a half. Our work is expected to be completed by early 2026, after which we plan to move back to our hometown....

How do you guys keep all your keys organized? I don't have that many units yet, but already all these keys are a hassle. On a similar topic, what do you do about changing locks? Is there a good landlord lockset that i...

Just saw a intro post about boots on the ground.FLAH!@Joshua Dorkin we need a boots on the ground thread, list of some kind so members can locate those in a geographical area that are already willing and qualified to...

Hey all, My husband and I are in escrow on a place in Yucca Valley, CA (just west of Joshua Tree) that we plan on STRing. Has anyone submitted an application here recently? Or been approved? I'm looking over the appli...

Hello friends in the BP community.Can you help me to develop this plan for investing in abandoned Washington State real estate with emphasis high on ethics and to maximize my business privacy while minimizing my entan...

Greetings!I just read an article by Forbes where the author - Brad Thomas - mentioned something regarding cap rates that has me confused.Quote - "As a REIT analyst, I use cap rates on a daily basis for comparing the v...