David Sisson
When is a free building too expensive?
I have an opportunity to get a large (8,000 SF) commercial building for free. This building is historic, and would come with restrictions. It's also in very rough condition, with an estimate of $1M plus in order to ge...
Sal Frisco
Tyrant HOA/Tried keeping my deposit
We just dealt with perhaps the biggest tyrant in HOA history. She is a lonely woman who just makes nothing but problems for her neighbors. Id like to share some of the occurances of the past year to paint a picture of...
William Tharp
Tampa bay high speed ferry
Good morning BP,
This question is for investors in the Tampa Bay Area.
I am looking to invest in Apollo beach/ Ruskin area. I just heard that the two Counties in the Bay Area have funded the start of a high speed fe...
Carrie Giordano
What are these beams called and how can I remove them?
Hello! I'm interested in a house that has wood accent beams in the exterior. Does anyone know if there is a name for these? I feel like it makes the house look very dated and I would like to remove them. How can this ...
Ward Hubbell
alternatives to evicting a slow paying tenant
I rented a unit to a young man last month and we have had to chase him down for his rent every month since. This has happened twice in a row and I suspect it will continue. He says his roommate won't pay. He's offered...
Grace Wang
Is this a deal?
4-plex in tacomaasking price 280000rent: ~3000/month (750 each unit)utility (water/garage/sewage): $350, tenant pays for electricity/gasIns: ~100/monthBudgeting 5% vacancy (since per owner, no turn over last three ye...
Iyana Williams
Month to month termination
I've been a tenant for four years, after my first year i rolled over to month to month. Since I've been in that place its been constant issues, half ass repairs, and the worst attitude EVER . A couple of days ago i go...
Cory Cox
First Short Sale advice
Hey Guys/Gals,I just currently got under contract for my first investment property which is a short sale. It has been EVERYTHING but short but I will spare my thoughts on the company that I am going through on that m...
Foster Algier
Zillow: Killing the Golden Goose?
There is a lot of talk in the real estate sphere this week about Zillow's entry into the wholesale market with their Instant Offer program starting its trial run in Las Vegas & Orlando."The industry is up in arms ...
Eli Etzioni
Offer accepted on a 4-br, 2-ba home. Is it a good investment?
After putting 2 unsuccessful offers in on single-family homes in the Salt Lake City area, my third offer was accepted on a house in the Wallace Heights neighborhood of Sandy, Utah (south of Salt Lake City).
Here is a...