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Hello,
My name is Ken Scarbrough and I recently purchased my first property. Instead of purchasing a home for myself I've opted to purchase a duplex that is already occupied as an investment property while I ...
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Hi everyone,I live in Orlando, FL and am currently looking for my first house-hacked, potentially BRRR, multi-family property. I am approved for an FHA loan (Keep that in mind since it often complicates things).This h...
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My insurance company will not renew my vacant property policy after an insurance claim for stolen gas and electrical services from BG&E in Baltimore, Maryland. This leaves me in a precarious situation since the I ...
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I have 2 different companies that own properties. For my 9-5, I'll be on assignment out of town for 6-18 months. I'll be coming back home at least twice a month. My question is how is the best way to collect rent? ...
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Hi all!
I'm Mallory, originally from the Twin Cities. After teaching abroad/travelling for a few years, I'm now settling in Seattle (Lake Forest Park). I found BP via the podcast which I listen to voraciously!
I'm...
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In your experience after you have a potential tenant want the property and you fill out their voucher. How long after they drop it off will the housing authority contact you to schedule an inspection? Thank you!
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The show starts tonight, and is one of my favorites!
I thought it would be great to share our observations and comments here on BP if anybody is interested!
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I just moved out of a house I was renting with a friend. The landlord did not require us to pay a security deposit. After moving out we discovered my couch had scratched the hardwood floors. The landlord is pissed and...
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Hello BP members!I committed to a way of life in January. The way of life I'm referring to is REI. Along with any risky undertaking comes a measure of doubt, and I battled with monkeys in my head concerning what my ni...
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This is a first for me so I'm a little concerned and was hoping I could get a little imput for anyone in my area ( Cook County IL ).Back in October 2012 I started the eviction process on a tenant that stop paying rent...