SF detached in Raleigh HOA, we've owned 15+ years with minimal HOA issues, the occasional "needs pressure washing."  Now new HOA management is issuing violations, saying No Commercial Vehicles allowed.  Our 2005 versi...

New to BP and first time post.  I have purchased a rental property that includes a 2,000 sqft SFH and a stacked duplex (both units are 860 sqft - top floor is a 2/2 and bottom floor is a 1/1).  The bottom floor of the...

Hello all!I'm trying to get my first deal under my belt via a live-in-flip in Jacksonville, FL. I've done TONS of reading on BP, the internet, and books, and I believe I'm ready to take the plunge. I have been scourin...

I was just curious how everyone on here find their handyman.. I actually have an excellent handyman who works on everything for my properties. Has his own tools and truck, works efficiently (but smart! i don't like...

Hey all! I have a few rentals in Boise area and the local W/S/T company mandate the utility bill be in the owners name. It has been a struggle getting the tenant to pay and is always behind on payment. He pays rent on...

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. In college I worked in property management and found it to be challenging but exciting work. I now work full time as a program director for a human services organ...

This seemed like a good topic for new comers to the real-estate profession:  are you a dealer or an investor?  The answer can mean paying 15% income taxes on selling a property or 25%, 27%, 37% or more depending on yo...

Hello guys I'm 20 years old and want to build up wealth investing in real estate. From what I've read about the process it really intrigues me. I currently have $300 dollars in savings but with my new job I'll be putt...

When you write up your profit and loss statement, how do you break down the mortgage? Is the interest, taxes and interest the only loss? I'm assuming principal is not written in the loss category even though it goes a...

I was hoping for some feedback.  I have a water heater that leaked while my tenant was at work.  It is located on the second floor and damaged the hardwood floors throughout, drywall, and probably  baseboards.  I curr...