Ericka G.
Hold or Fold? Knowing when to Sell
For those who buy and hold - how do you decide when to fold (sell)?
Here's the situation: Bought several OOS properties starting 2.5 years ago. We "chose" this location because my husband was assigned there for wor...
Zachary A.
Niche short-term rental, will it work?
Hi everyone, I'm looking into entering a very niche market of providing a "Crash pad" to military officers going through long training courses. These individuals are on 3-5 month assignments, and are reimbursed for ho...
Marlena B.
probate needed for short sale?
This is my first time dealing with a short sale in which the owner on title is deceased. The owner's son is considered the executor of the estate, according to the bank, but there is no legal trust set up. We're clo...
Account Closed
Do I buy my parents home?
My Parents divorced with a house worth approximately 600k. There's a 200k mortgage left. My mom wants $150kish to buy out her half of the house. Me and my father currently live in the house. He has enough $ for the re...
William Kim
Out of State Investing and Markets
I've been reading and receiving a lot of great advice/recommendations on BP about certain investment strategies and how to go about them. One of the strategies that we are seriously considering and likely starting of...
Andrew McElroy
Good markets for first time investors?
Hi BP Community,I am in the process of researching markets to purchase my first rental property and I thought I would ask if anyone had any suggestions, recommendations or tips. I currently reside in Northern NJ, rig...
Bobby Larsen
Thoughts on Albuquerque?
I’ve been spending a lot of time visiting and researching the Albuquerque market. I’m curious to hear others thoughts on the market.My take is that it went through a lost decade and still to this day hasn’t recovered...
Patrick Hagerty
Cheap property near Boston
Where do you suggest for a first investment (multi family) with 200k living in Boston?
Trent Honea
Cabinet fell on tenant, now want me to pay for doctor - help!
Tenant called last night. Kitchen wall cabinet fell when wife was opening it. I went over there, and two, two-door cabinets were in the floor with a pile of broken stoneware, ceramic mugs, and glasses. Tenant (the ...
Roman Randall
Should I be physically visiting my LTR properties once a year?
I own two long-term rentals (single family homes) in Colorado. I haven't physically been inside either property for years; I've only driven by each house 1-2 a year. Each of the tenants are great, they always pay on t...