Cliff Rosa
If it hit the internet, theres no money to be made
I get this feeling that when I look at properties on the internet there is no way to close on a good deal. Its seems tho as there is some sort of hidden deal making that goes on between when a Realtor is asked to sell...
JJ Cole
Help - Repair Issue Tenant wants alternate accomodation
I have a plumbing issue that has made the washer connection and kitchen inoperable due to clogged line. It may take 7-10 days to fix depending on the problem (plus factoring in Christmas holiday). Tenant wants me to ...
Devyn Caraballo
Would love to hear your experiences dealing with oil tanks
Hi BP fam hope all is well!
I wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with buying a home that needed to have an oil tank removed due to leakage into the ground. Seller does not have the funds to do it themsel...
Matthew Rayl
First time landlord, need tenant advice
BP, requesting a sanity check. I am about to be a landlord for my first time and I am in the military. Transitioning existing San Diego, CA SFR into a rental. I will only be moving 20 minutes away. Lived in existi...
Josh Oaten
Did Your Properties Withstand The GFC
I am interested to hear some first hand insight from those of you who owned small apartments (3 - 10 units) or large apartments (100+) during the 2008-12 financial crash. I would like to hear about the major issues or...
Garmeon Y.
Face-to-face interview vs. texting
Hello all,My wife and I bought our first property that we're looking to rent out. We've found a candidate we're likely going to rent to, we've done the background/credit check and my wife's communicated extensively wi...
Vik C.
Am I qualified to become a Hard Money Lender?
I have about 2.5mm in liquid assets I can loan out, might be closer to 3.5 or 4 in the next couple years. I want to work alone (not run a consortium/partnership). My background is in banking, finance, analytics, and c...
Caleb Webster
First Post! NE Portland Deal - cash flow or appreciation?
Hello BPers - This is my first post on the forums so a thousand humble apologies if I commit an unspoken faux pas like forget to complement Brandon's beard.I've been interested in REI for a while but only recently dec...
Timothy E Sullivan
First deal looking for advice
Hello all!! I bought my first house Last March and started the rehab officially in June. I have a full time job, and after work I work on projects until it’s time for bed! The house was neglected for 10 years, but wi...
James Nelson
What to do if renter brought dog to no pet listing
Hey,I’m pretty new to the self managing vacation rental game. We have a beach house that states very clearly no pets allowed in the house rules. The guest has signed a renter agreement and paid a $500 security deposit...