Rogers Smith
Any builders have experience with metal studs?
I'm being courted by a steel manufacturer who specializes in metal framing for residential construction. They cut according to plans and ship in joined sections. It sounds intriguing for a few reasons:No termites. Thi...
Dustin Beam
Chronicles of a new Landlord: Lesson Learned
One of my inherited tenants from last summer has generally been a good tenant. Pays on time, doesn't trash her place, etc. However, she loves to contact me for things she wants. Sometimes they are reasonable, sometime...
Sean Gimpert
Section 8 Chicago suburbs
I recently closed on a 3 bed 1 bath ranch home in Romeoville, this is my second investment property in Romeoville. I want to use this house as my dive into section 8.According to HUD, a 3 bed 1 bath in Romeoville can ...
Brian Garrett
Seasoning period for cash buyers?
I was under the impression if you paid cash to purchase a property that you would then be able to cash out refinance as soon as you have finished the rehab and rented the unit out utilizing the BRRRR strategy. I wa...
Marcelle Green
Steps for starting a mobile home park from scratch?
I have 2 acres in Livingston Texas that I have had for years. I've just been paying taxes and doing anything with the land. I have recently gotten serious about real estate investing and am working on getting into STR...
Chase Farley
New Water Heater - Cold Weather Triplex
Hello BP,We recently purchased a Triplex (1BR, 2BR, 3BR) in Vermont. The house has 3 showers, and 6 sinks. The house was definitely owned by people taking shortcuts, and one major issue is a 35gal propane water heater...
Michaela G.
Living off-the-grid not acceptable by city
Found this kind of interesting: This woman is living off the grid and the city is trying to condemn the house, because she's not using city services for water/power
http://blogs.ajc.com/news-to-me/2013/12/18/...
Sam L.
Dependable Bathroom Materials?
I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...
April Hamm
How to identify poorly done flips
I'm just starting out building my rental portfolio after recently retiring. I plan to be adding 3-6 houses a year for the next few years, but nearly everything in my area is a new flip. I'm not opposed to the flips ...
Edita D.
good lease: what should be included?
Hey Guys,
I reviewed the lease (created by our property management) for our tenants, and I feel like we, the landlords, are not protected enough on that lease. for example, I would want to add an addendum about "chang...