I haven't seen anybody write specifically about this before. After looking at hundreds of thousands of dollars in suspended passive losses, I'm planning to provide substantial services on my next house hack. This soun...

Hi BPers. I need some help! I am putting together my first deal for an apartment complex. I have lined up interested investors, but many of them are not "accredited." Am I only able to accept investment from accredite...

I see the day coming when you can't afford to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.The tough part for me has been getting maintenance done for little stuff. I have had so many handymen over the years, some li...

When I am installing a new shower, I always use peel and stick tar tape and 6mill plastic visqueen. 1st peel and stick the tar tape to the studs and stick to the top 1" lip of the base and staple to the studs.2nd over...

I had an interesting call today. Seller has a house she was losing to foreclosure. The lender wasn't able to produce the note when she challenged it and the foreclose was thrown out. Her lawyer told her the statute...

I have been noticing a few bank owned foreclosures in my area that have caught my eye.  In your opinions, how negotiable is the listing price and how willing are banks to accept a lowball offer?  I am looking at one t...

While driving for dollars my wife and I ran into a vacant house that has JP Morgan Chase stickers on the door. I am guessing this property is being foreclosed but have no idea where in the process it is. My question i...

Hi everyone,History:Lived in the apartment for 6+ years. The deposit was 2 months’ rent, $1450 total. Lease terms were 1 year and then the landlord asked for 2 months’ notice.It was an ok 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Bedroom wi...

I am purchasing a 3acre lot an hour outside Dallas which not only fails to convey mineral rights, but also gives "appurtenant rights to use the surface of the land" to someone back in 1925. I plan on splitting this la...

I've stayed out of courtrooms for the past five years but it appears I have two that will be going nearly back to back. Had a pair of tenants that I allowed to have a second cat and kept two litter boxes on the carpet...