Hi, I'm John Curd, from Richmond, VA.  I grew up in Prince George, VA and went to college in Ashland, VA so I'm quite familiar with Richmond and the surrounding areas.  I have worked as a consultant (software engineer...

Hello BP,Wanted to reach out to get some opinions regarding Property Management Software that's recommended based on personal experiences. Currently, I use Apartments.com. Apartments.com is free to use and great if yo...

My property was on the rental market for one week. I'm ready for the next one. I don't think I'm a newbie anymore.. I Love This Business!!!

I cleared out most of the stuff out of the kitchen and bathroom for a better picture. I'll live in the house while I go to college then rent it out later. Basically DIY project as a I go. Insurance will cover mostly n...

I would love to get the BP Community's opinion on how to spruce up the porch area of a duplex of mine. I am far from an expert and figured the community would be better than me at coming up with ideas. I'll add a pict...

Hey All, Pretty bad rain here today and I realized that water is coming from the top of the window (see picture) Any idea of where that must be coming from? What kind of professional should I hire to help me investiga...

Happy New Year BP!I have the opportunity to purchase a 20-unit portfolio through owner financing. Any ideas or experience on structuring this type of deal, specifically how to handle the situation if I sell a propert...

You have a great deal, the seller said he'd help with financing, but not sure how to make that proposal - you know you'd be better if you didn't have to look for HML's or conventional financing - Can you add to these ...

I have a solid job, and I make decent money, and I also have a credit score somewhere above 800. I also know plenty of accredited investors.This morning, I hop up out my bed, turn my swag on and decided I want to buy ...

Any tips for balancing 18 credit hour classes, 40 hour work week, and managing my investments? Should I wait until I graduate to purchase more units? Hire a property manager?