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Hey BP community! My name is Taylor, I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. I will be attending Baylor, SMU, or A&M next year and am looking to house hack somewhere around my campus to start my investing j...
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Read this article:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081209/NEWS01/312090078/1056/COL02
It's about an Ohio Sheriff that has refused to evict deadbeat tenants unless they have somewhere else to live. This idiot h...
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As I understand, the recent CFPB settlement that punishes Ocwen for reprehensible actions related to foreclosures ALSO mandates Ocwen spend 2Billion on principle reductions for underwater homeowners.I believe Ocwen wa...
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Check out this article from KCM below:Linke here: Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?
The main takeaway from the article is: "The housing market will have challenges this year. However, with the help bein...
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What are some thoughts/experiences with using PayPal to collect rent. I read that if I don't send an invoice, and the renters send it to me as a friend/family, that there are not any fees attached.
Thanks for any he...
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Hi BPLooking to purchase a duplex I have under contract. Do you typically purchase a survey when purchasing a new property? If so, what type and why? I understand easements could be an issue, but my understanding is I...
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What are some opinions about investing in student housing with the impact of COVID? Will next year be a big lose for investors who rent out apartments to students (both universities and community colleges)? Unsure at ...
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So!Our biggest struggle with having a portfolio that is growing is finding a good maintenance man. We have hired and fired two within the last month. Where do you look for them?What do you require as a skillset? What ...
Does anyone have any experience with using rental management or online rent collecting software like Cozy.co? What do you recommend and why?
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I recently purchased a 4plex in Texas (27 Jan 15). When I went to pick up the original leases, keys, and applications I was informed that they did not have a spare key for Unit B. They also informed me that they could...