Michele Velazquez
Reducing rent to place a tenant?
I am relatively new to investing. I have 2 quadplexes in Atlanta being managed by a PM since I am in California. I bought these units because the PM said the rent in the area was $1250 and they believe I could get be...
Chance B.
Signing an Exclusivity Agreement.
Hey All, I am looking to purchase my first property (which will be residential), but the agent I am working with sent me over an Exclusivity Agreement. I am concerned because in the agreement it states that is the sel...
Jon S.
Blinds?
Who provides and installs the blinds? I just renovated a triplex, now showing, one lease signed, two leases to go. I'm charging rates similar to rates at nearby luxury apartments, but offering a home feel rather than ...
Nathan Gesner
What's your most ridiculous maintenance request?
What's the worst maintenance request story you have to share?
Ed L.
Finished Rehab!
Just finished a 3/2 2,300 sq/ft house in town. I'm embarrassed to say that it took me 3 months and 6 days to get this house ready, but life has been busy and the flip has been on the back burner.
Luckily the PO had ...
Chad Adams
Trouble choosing a niche
Hello everyone,I've been reading and listening to everything I can for the last several months. Thank you to all of you for making BP such an amazing place full of awesome info.I am beginning my search for my first i...
Ken M Middleton
Paying 1st month's rent to PM if you find your own renter
Hey BP,
I'm looking at getting into my first property management agreement, and I'm pretty sure that I can find and screen a tenant on my own and would only need a PM company to maybe do potential showings for me sin...
Cheryl Crockett
2nd Hand Marijuana Smoke where Pot/Weed is Legal
This question was inspired by the discussion entitled "Caught Tenant Smoking Weed" started by @Faisal Farnas. As marijuana becomes legal in more U.S. states, many landlords and homeowners will find themselves facing t...
Dale Osborn
How Safe is Wall Street Investments?
With millions of baby boomers getting ready to retire between the years of 2012 to 2016, just how comfortable are you leaving your money invested on Wall Street? The demand to buy pushes prices upwards. With these ret...
Patricia Sander
Seller refusing asked for credits, offering repair credit instead.
Some rookie mistakes made here but I wanted a second opinion. I’m under contract and inspection showed up some issues with plumbing and the roof. I spoke with attorney and said basically I would just ask for a credit ...