Bought a triplex for $179k in May 2017 with 3 inherited tenants who paid monthly and were pleasant. Mortgage + insurance is $1100. Gross Income has been $2,075.Now I suddenly have two units vacant.  Unit C is a one be...

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As you can probably tell, I just joined the site. I found it while searching for ideas and insight on my current situation, and found it to be a great resource.

Anyway, I wouldn't mind some further insight an...

Hello Everyone,I've finally decided on my first property investment, and it is in Cedar Park, TX, just northwest of Austin.  I've just gotten into contract, and like everyone's recommendation on a property manager.  I...

What is the first order of business when renovating a property? Do you plan everything out, work on one room at a time, or group it into type of work (all floors first, then walls next, etc)? My thoughts are that you ...

Hello BP members. Recently I purchased a new rental that was distressed to say the least. I purchased the property from a landlord who was just burned out. His tenant went on a drug/drinking binge and he and locked hi...

My newest property has a "damp basement" no obvious leaks or puddles but after the last heavy rain in Dayton the basement was quite damp. my thoughts are fill in cracks DE humidify clean and seal and paint. some black...

Hi,Curious to everyone's experience with engineered hardwoods. Is there anything specific that you need to look out for (thickness, hardness level, installation method)? Any recommendations on suppliers? Working on a ...

Hi all, I'm considering buying a property entirely clad in asbestos siding.  Has anyone dealt with this and what did you do?  I was told I can just put new siding up over the asbestos and it would be effectively encap...

14 unit complex in Albuquerque near 4th and Candelaria For the past two years we have had only one full month of occupancy. Anywhere from 1 to 4 vacant  consistently. Management company says the pool of renters in the...

When I graduated college, I thought buying a house was something I would do much later on in life as it was not something I wanted to think about or spend money on at the time. A couple years passed and I stumbled upo...