Babu Ramadoss
Planning on a cash purchase of a mixed use property. What should I check?
Hi I am going to do a cash purchase of a mixed use property (has a store at the front and a single rental unit). This will be my first cash purchase. I am using a title company to ensure title is clean. What are th...
Constantia Petrou
Tenant DYI job on sprinkler system
Hello,I am the landlord for a single family home. Yard maintenance at the house we are renting out is the tenants' responsibility. They basically need to be watering the plants regularly. While we were away they decid...
Marcela Hoag
Property Manager Compensation
Hi everyone,As my rental business expands, I'd like to ensure we're scaling properly by hiring property managers in the future. My husband and I are thinking of moving out of state, which would make this an absolute n...
Julie Hassett
Buying from a wholesaler - why no EMD contingencies?
Hello BP! Looking at a wholesale deal in Baltimore city (21213). It's a townhome in pretty good shape on a good street in BelAir-Edison (Pelham). Wholesaler wants $39K cash to close. No contingencies.Question: I've ne...
Cali Skier
Experienced landlord asking: Would you rent a 1 acre house with a swimming pool?
Hi,I am considering renting out my personal rental property in Oklahoma. Its 3 bed, 2 bath, one acre with a swimming pool. Would you do this?My concerns: Worried the pool could be a liablity if someone drons. I am...
Paul Bogard
House hacking in Philadelphia
Hey guys, was considering house hacking here in Philadelphia - Pennsylvania.
Got approved for a mortgage, found a local real estate agent and started visits.
The best way to cash-flow here seems to rent out bedroom...
Denise Case
Grass challenged back yard
about to be a first time landlord by accident. Will write more about that in a separate post.
Want to get this house leased by April and I want to do something with the bare dirt spots in the backyard. It’s a big ...
Brook Davenport
Second Home Loan Frequency
I’m assuming you can only have 1 second home loan at a time? I wanted to see what the frequency you could get the Fannie/Freddie second home/vacation loans with 10% down.
Claudia Stewart
Help! What landlord insurance policy terms are ESSENTIAL for my 1st rental asset?
Hello BP Community! I am in escrow on my first out-of-state rental property in northern Texas and the next step in the process is to get landlord insurance. My question for you more seasoned investors is, what policy ...
Jin Park
Blue Ridge, GA - Seeking Recommendations for Insurance and Handyman Services
Hello, BP STR community!
I'm thrilled to share that I've taken a big step towards my dreams and just purchased my very first Airbnb property in the beautiful town of Blue Ridge, GA! As I prepare to welcome visitors ...