Arionna Barajas
Super beginner...what to do, what to do?
Hello, I have just moved home from overseas with my family of five. My husband is currently in the army and we are stationed at Fort Rucker, AL. Living in a hotel for now until we figure out what we're going to do. We...
Neil Schoepp
Interpreting Market Data
So I found a spot in the country I would love to visit. It also happens to be a place I could see myself relocating to in the next 5 to 7 years. It has great weather lots of attractions wonderful write ups and from ev...
Jeffrey Grieshop
$20k in repairs leading to $60k more in total sale
I came across the term wholesaling and had to google it. I came upon this passage in an example: The wholesaler has a house under contract for $90,000 that he estimates needs $20,000 in repairs but will sell for $150,...
Niles Treber
Should I consult professionals before taking my first step?
Hi again BP!I'm a noobie from central Florida who's still figuring out my goals and the strategy to get there. I'd like to get your thoughts. Would you recommend visiting with a local CPA, real estate attorney or any ...
Pamela Mason
Landlords required to accept section 8 in my county
Hello! I have rentals in Columbus, Ohio and I was researching the legal ramifications involving Section 8. It appears that there is a new law in that county that was passed that requires landlords to accept Section 8....
Julia Hagen
Do I count my "Doors"?
I have three homes, some of which I've subdivided into individual units, one of which has an attached granny, one a remodeled garage studio, and another in which I just remodeled the master suite add-on into a large s...
Bob Drew
Tenant paying 2 months rent in advance. Should I accept it?
My tenant in l sent rent payments for August and September in advance (he made the payment on July 26 and the August rent wasn't due until July 31 and September rent isn't due until August 31). Reasons he stated are n...
Joe Davis
Population and Vacancy
Hi BP Community!I thought I would take the time to briefly introduce myself as I have been lurking the BP forums for some time now.I am relocating to Houston from London, UK with my wife and daughter. I am 33 years ol...
Patsy Waldron
Two small multifamily or one bigger one?
I am starting to look into properties to buy, and have a question for those who have already gone down this road: is it better to buy two small multi-family (say, duplexes) or one larger one (say, 4-6 units)? What are...
Rudy Avila
Mobile Home Park Houses
Hello buying a mobile home park. It comes with homes that is are not worth much. Seller is recommending to get new homes but he puts a value on them from 2-4k each home. He rents them from 350-475 each including lot r...