I've sometimes wondered if a pet deposit is even enough to cover potential damage a pet may cause. Scratching, peeing pooping...Have you ever rented to pet owners whose pets didn't actually cause any damage?What's the...

I have a tenant who just moved out. I did a walk thru inspection with them but it was brief because she was on a break from work. I told her it looked alright except for a few things but I would send her the final sta...

Finally took the leap of faith once I realized I was a victim of analysis paralysis! Settled on our first duplex about 8 weeks after I first heard this term.  It really lit a fire in me!  This is what we are working w...

Does anybody have suggestions for a good, consistent paint - I'm looking to find a brand and stick with it....because it covers good, easy to put on and it not priced out the wazoo.

Will be used in a rental - Lookin...

Hello everyone, I just want some feedback from some fellow investors in the Florida real estate market. I live in Saint Petersburg, FL, but I often do business in Tampa. Hillsborough and Pinellas county are my main fo...

I have a client that has a cozy home that they would love to sell the problem is the smell.  The couple smoked for 30 years and have tried everything such as kilz, repainting, cleaning the air ducts, charcoal,  cleani...

Hello all,I have gotten so much use out of the BP forums that I figured I should contribute some feedback for future investors. In giving my latest investment property a facelift, I searched high-and-low for advice on...

Good afternoon everyone,

I have a question...

I have found what I believe to be a good investment property. The asking price is $229K. I have an accepted offer of $215K. The comps for this property show a house that...

Hi all,

I can use some help on my first fix and hold/flip. Its a fourplex i bought at 155K. I had it appraised when I bought it and bank valued it at 170. Ive done most of the rehab already (about 25k).
Im trying...

I have a single family home that has been leased to the same tenant for 3 years.  They pay on time but are extremely messy people.  There are 4 broken or missing window blinds, a broken kitchen drawer, molding damaged...