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I'm preparing to show an apartment to several potential tenants tonight and I'd like to run credit/background checks on anyone who applies.From the services I've explored, it seems your average suite of reports comes ...
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Hey everyone I am brand new to investing. I want to get into single family buy and hold. I have been listening to B.P podcast and others for about 6 months, I am really excited to start my hand in it. A little about m...
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About 20 months ago, I bought a turnkey property in a C class neighborhood in St. Louis, MO. Despite it appraising for the purchase price, I likely overpaid. In September 2023, the renter stopped paying, leading to ev...
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Hello BP! I'm in contract with my first property and wanted some suggestions on the kitchen. Is it a good idea to keep the cabinets/countertop and just repaint? or Should I just replace the whole thing? It looks like ...
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Hello BP,I'm thankful for such a place where I can get experienced advice. Here's my situation. Rent is due on the first and my grace period is 3 days, so on the fourth its late. I haven't had a problem with any of my...
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Hi Everyone,
I currently own properties here in California and I have recently been looking for investment multi-family properties in North East Ohio. I am new to out of state investing but not new to real estate. I ...
Hello BP!I am a newbie investor, and long time BP Lurker. I have been interested in real estate for years, and thanks to a random influx of cash I am now finally ready to get started with my first property. My plan is...
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(Wholesaling question)When crafting a purchase & sale agreement with the seller, how much of an EM deposit is customary to put down in order to tie the property up so you can flip it to the end buyer? Also, if you...
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Hope this finds everyone doing well. I will be moving to the North San Diego County, CA next summer and am wondering what buy and hold strategies are working there? Is it mainly single family homes, multifamily, condo...
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My partner and I just closed on our first flip together and when it came down to dividing up the profit we've run into some issues. He wants his wife to get paid a separate design fee for her involvement. This had bee...