Sunny Suh
Diary of my first step: Jersey City NJ Multi-Family- No experience, no idea what i'm doing, no regrets
Hello everyone, Complete noob here. I started investing in a set it and forget it type stock/index portfolio and it has done well. Had to do a lot of research.Now I am jumping in real estate, going for that multiple s...
Jason Prevette
Self-Property Managers...Any Regrets?
I'm debating self-managing my current primary residence following a job relocation (and move) to NYC, and in part of that decision I wanted to check with some fellow BP'ers to see if there were any 1st timers that cou...
Max T.
Am I the mean landlord?
First situation: Apartment was advertised at $1400 for a 2 bed/1 bath house. Prospective tenants had 2 pets and we agreed to increase rent to $1430 (15/pet). Lease was written up with the 2 pets allowed and the rent s...
J. Martin
Work/Life Balance & Staying Sane - Your Tips?
I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
Troy Sheets
Fishtown Flip Diary with Cash for Keys drama to kick it off!!!
We're kicking off a new project in the next week or so and it's been pretty crazy just getting to this point. The house is a 3-story, 1550 sq ft row and it's currently 3br and 1 bath. We've owned it for almost 2 month...
Candace Majedi
Belize AirBNB - any tips?
Hi all,
I listened to a podcast recently where the guest mentioned investing in real estate in Belize. Pair that with my desire to start over in a tropical destination (I work in IT and can work anywhere) and I start...
Brian Beck
Rent or sell current primary residence in SF Bay Area
Hello,I hope what I'm about to write is clear. Step 1)Our 3-5 year plan move from California to Tennessee and in the meantime move back in with my mother and rent out our home (comparables rent for $3,000 and our new ...
Grace Ng
Problematic Tenant Asks For Dog Despite No Pet Policy
Hi BP community,I would like to have your advice about one of my tenants.I rented a property to a lady, her daughter and granddaughter in Nov. They signed a two year lease. Four months later, she claimed her relative ...
Brett Sayers
Why is it important to tenants whether or not you own the place?
I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...
David Shiling
Biggest mistakes learned from first Rental?
What are some lessons y'all have learned from your rentals that you think nobody should make? Best things to put in your leases?