Marvin Tu
Mold problems in rental properties
Deal All, I would like to hear from investors who've had mold problem in their rental properties and the experience of remediating these problems. I have a family staying in one rental property for a little over five ...
Ricky R.
Help!! Need help with Sub 2 / Grantor Trust Closing Contracts
Hi Bp,
Ive been working on one of my first couple deals and already feel like a seasoned investor. Ive learned so much and have moved past so many obstacles with this deal. Its really testing me. The last tenants ab...
Patrick Dean
Umbrella Policy first property
Would you get an umbrella policy for your first property? I’ll be living in it for at least a year.
Jamie Brayton
Things you wish you had included in first lease?
We are closing on our first property Friday and have plans to rehab and rent it ASAP. We have drafted (and re-drafted and re-drafted) our first lease using the NOLO landlord book and other resources. Is there anything...
Erik Meltzer
Advice Needed: Fronting Money For Duplex Renovation
Just closed on my first investment property this past Monday, a duplex in Buffalo, NY! I secured financing from a hard money lender, including a $47k construction loan. Basically, as the rehab gets completed, say ever...
Kyler J Sloan
Attach ALL Furnishing
I am just curious as to why I have never heard anyone on BP make a standard of attaching all furnishing and/or appliances when possible, in order to do as much as possible to increase the value of a STR? -- Considerin...
Eric C.
Bathtub replacement best options
We are doing a full bath remodel and I need to replace the bathtub. I originally bought Kohler Sterling kit from Menards. After doing some more research I have found these tubs tend to chip or crack. I have also looke...
Sandy Chau
Valuating Land at <1% of Purchase Price for Depreciation
Hi everyone,There are couple of ways to value the price of land in depreciation, such as the 80/20 (20% to land) and Using Property Tax assessor's values, or getting an assessment of recently sold lots in the area.I w...
Alan Mills
Department of Regulatory Agencies: Who has experience?
Hi BP,We just closed on the purchase of our new primary residence. We went in to the deal without a buyers agent and the strategy worked reasonably well. The listing agent ultimately moved from sellers agent to become...
Josh Crown
Legitimacy of Acquiring Aged Corporations
Greetings fellow members! I'm considering acquiring an aged corporation and want to ensure its legality and compliance with regulations. Are there legal and regulatory aspects one should be mindful of when purchasing ...