Scott Trench
What’s Worse? Capital Call? Rescue Preferred Equity? Or Foreclosure
We are seeing more and more syndications and funds getting into trouble. And while years will have to pass before we can really understand the nuances of what leads to losses in each deal, and how to parse out what is...
Joshua Dorkin
What's Important to You in a Political Party
Given what's about to happen in the next few days, I thought it would be interesting to get some feedback from people on their thoughts about political parties. . . .
So, If you could create your own political party,...
Justin Repp
Separating utilities
Hey folks. I am looking at a MF property that is priced pretty well and is in good shape. The cap rates with heat, electric, and water/sewer included in the rents are respectable but would be double digit if I could...
Shanequa J.
Asbestos
To the investors that buy and renovate a lot of homes, how do you tackle the threat of asbestos in homes? Do you avoid certain time periods or do test samples? I know it's not dangerous if it's not disturbed, but some...
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Slumlords stuck me
I used to rent a nasty house from two nasty women. I was in a hurry to find somewhere to live before the snow came and I didn't have to drive across the state to get to work (a one hour commute one way.) So I opted to...
Holden Latimer
Broken Hip Tenant w/ Smoking Problem
Hey BP nation. My wife and I bought our first property, a 4-plex, almost a year ago so we are still pretty green as for as land-lording goes. We have a tenant who we inherited from the previous owner that has a seriou...
Tochi Ajiwe
Looking for properties in around Medical Center Area
Hey BP family,My name is Tochi and I am relatively new to BP. I have read so many books and actively listen to BP podcasts and other REI podcasts. I am currently in Dallas but looking to move back to my hometown in Ho...
Tim Jameson
Tenant refusing to move out unless deposit is returned in full?
Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice about my situation. I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I have an elderly tenant with health problems whom I gave a rent increase letter to a couple months ag...
Mike Flora
Possible tenant stating no pet fee
I have a possible tenant stating they do not have to pay a non refundable pet fee to have two small dogs live with them in our property because they are therapy dogs for her dad of which she is the caretaker for. To m...
Bill S.
My Worst day ever landlording
Today was my worst day ever landlording. I evicted a 86 year-old lady and her 50-something unemployed daughter. I purchased the property back at the end of May. Right after closing I gave the lady the option of paying...