So I have an accepted offer on what will be my third rental property. But this is the first I've purchased with the explicit plan to keep as a rental.

Background: The first rental was purchased back in 2006 a...

I'm going through the purchase process for my first two buy and hold rentals in Philly right now, but I have no idea what kind of insurance policies I need to carry.  I've been going through the forums but I can't see...

This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...

I have a single family rental under contract. During the inspection period, I had an electrician look at the home because it has aluminum wiring. He said it wasn’t up to code and potentially hazardous due to improper ...

I am literally at a dead end here and I am wondering if BP members have come across a similar situation to this....Myself and another investor own 2 properties, paid in full.  One has a value of approximately 110k and...

I invest in Indianapolis, and I am closing on 2 more rentals in the next couple of weeks. I have been working with a great lender and I have been able to lock in low 30-year rates, which is definitely a great thing as...

Hi everyone. Looking for some feedback and help on this topic...
I own my personal residence that was purchased in December 2020 in Knoxville, TN. Used my real estate license and used the 2.5% commission + 2.5% of my...

What do you guys prefer to use for lighting work, a licensed electrician or a contractor. Electrician is a little more expensive but I think it might be worth the piece of mind. Looking to add a whole lot of recessed ...

I've been ruminating over the low rate environment recently and whether to refi one or more of my long-term rentals, but I just struggled visualizing the full gamut of financial impacts, e.g. loan cost inefficiency, 3...

I'm on the cusp of hiring professional property management after years of DIY and building a small portfolio. I have a "day job" so my 16 units are starting to be a bit cumbersome at times. I found a company that seem...