Joe Silva
Hiring reliable contractors
Hello BP members, This might be a subject that has been discussed here many times, but since I am new to BP, would love to hear from newer members as well. I am new to Real Estate investments in the area of Detroit, I...
Mike Carr
Self Storage starting thoughts
How did you get started? What did your first deal look like? Knowing what you know now, what would you do first if you had to start all over from the beginning?
Bjorik Mutize
Rent Per Room: Recently Closed Duplex
Hello all!I have finally closed on my first duplex in a local city(second property, yay!) and i just had a few questions on some strategies to increase cash flow.I'm going to be living in one unit, and renting out the...
Josh Michel
First time landlord. Just signed contract for triplex.
I'm a first time landlord and I just went to contract on a triplex yesterday. I've been following the forums and podcasts for years and am finally taking action. I however now have a boatload of questions.1. The se...
Brian Kimminau
Noobie Has Need A Of Concise Criteria Checklist!!! Tucson, AZ
Hi Everyone!I am interested in my local market, Tucson AZ. I love it here! The people are great, the weather is great and Tucson is generally nice to live in. A college town with military and an ever-increasing retire...
Jose Ortiz
"An individual who has a proven legal need" for Death Cert in MD
I want to be a PR for a property I found. No one stepped up to claim body, no one stepped up to claim house, no one stepped up to do probate. I want this house and am willing to risk it. How can I get a Death Certific...
Tony Castronovo
What do you charge to break a lease?
What terms/fees do you usually impose on a tenant who wants to terminate a lease agreement early? The penalty for early termination in my lease agreement is forfeiture of security deposit and one month's rent. It do...
Rahiem Bush
What should a handyman cost monthly
So I'm in the process of buying two homes out of state that have 3 apt each one of the places has a live in maintenance man who's moving out but i would like to hire him for the two properties I have this will not be ...
Anca Lunn
Percent ownership in a joint project (sweat equity vs. cash)
I have a partner who is willing to put in 100% of the cash up front for some properties we are looking to buy, rehab and either sell or rent. I told him I would be willing to put in sweat equity. The question is - doe...
Chris C.
Submetering cost 10k
Recently get a triplex and the city said it will cost 10k to add two water meters. Even at $100/month for water that would take me 8.3years to break even. Is it worth it or am I missing something?