Colleen Prescott
Should I not invest out of state?
I just got a Bigger Pockets email with an article about all the reasons I should not invest out of state. I live in the SF Bay Area and can not afford to buy in state and that article scares the s*^+ out of me.
If I ...
Oscar Martins
Building department doesnt like it when i do my own repairs
Went to the building dept in my town today, I have some electrical work that needs to be completed in order to get a clean certificate of occupancy, anyway they said that i needed a licensed electrician to do all of ...
Lyndal McMurphy
No heat/hot water, tenant wants a hotel
My tenant in a SFH (single mother with toddler) was contacted by the gas company saying she was using excessive gas. They sent a technician out who did a pressure test on the gas line and said there is a leak on the ...
Brandon Turner
What's Your Best Landlord "Hack" ?
People love "life hacks." A life hack is a simple strategy/process/tool/trick for improving your life in an unconventional way. For example: So... I am writing a post about "Landord Hacks" - it's the little things tha...
Mindy Jensen
I think shower inserts instead of tile are fine, change my mind
I see so many comments that tile showers are better than shower inserts.For ease of installation as well as cleaning and mold/mildew resistance, I like a shower insert better. While I'm taking a shower, I don't look a...
James Wise
NAR Lawsuit Settled! Offering Buyer Agent Commissions in the MLS now Illegal!!!
The NAR settled all of their lawsuits for $418 million today. Lots of stuff to dig through in regards to all of it, but the biggest takeaway and change to the industry is that fact that buyer agent commission can no l...
Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
Shane Craig
Rental Property Highs and Lows
Generally speaking I'm a realist that leans more on the positive of most situations. However for the last month I have been getting my butt kicked( tenant complaints, costly repairs, and next month will be my highest ...
Shaun R.
My first deal... finally
I just completed my first deal after years and years of taking no action. It's not a homerun, but it's my first and I'll take it. I bought a REO from the MLS with a partner. We were originally looking at cheaper con...
Scott French
Flooring
Have some flooring replacement to do in a multifamily building. What types of flooring do you all like to put in in different areas? Note: this property is in the Northeast, so keep that in mind.
Common Areas
Kitche...