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Hello My name is Russell and I am only 26 years old. I officially make the same amount of money in realestate that I make at my job. Did all this in 2 years with very little money out of pocket. That is passive inc...
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Here is the issue, Picked a tenant to move in over the weekend. She was very desperate to move in because her previous residence had some sewer issues and had to live with her son in law. Tenant also said she has some...
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I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...
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OK, so you've done all your screening, the tenants look good. No bad reviews from previous landlords.Tenant drives up in a nice new clean car and has good appearance. They move in, then comes the first visit 6 mont...
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Hello BP community,
I'm new to investing and also new to BP. My interest in STRs was sparked by reading several posts here and the book "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth." I've also listened to a few episodes of t...
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So I've read a lot about how condos are not good for investment rental properties because of their HOA fees and the special assessments that may sometimes come up. But are condos really that bad for being a rental pro...
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Give us your best (worst) landlord experiencing stories. Don't be shy. Even if you messed up in how you handled it (we all do). Winner is the one who posts the most entertaining story, as determined by number of votes!