Ted Harris
Should I update original electrical box?
I closed on a 3/2 1039 square foot SFR this week .... I'll get a tenant via lease/option. It has its original 1957 electrical panel which is functional minus the following according to inspector:
• A breaker is se...
Chad Childress
Will interest rate increase eliminate preferred returns?
New LP syndication investor here dipping my toes in and looking to do my first deal this spring. With compression between CAP rates and debt service due to interest rates rising to a much more normalized historical le...
Mark S.
What's Your Max Offer on This Duplex?
Duplex. 15 years old. 2BR/1.5BA units. 900 sq ft each. Area = C class.Rents: $500/unit for $1,000/month gross.TOTAL INCOME: $1,000/moExpenses: Taxes = $55/moInsurance = $75/moProp Mgmt = $100/moCap-Ex = $100/moOng...
Brad E.
Havelock, NC 4-plex - First Investment
A couple of firsts for me here on BP. This is my first post, so I am excited to get involved in the community. And I am posting about my first investment deal. Truth be told, this is not our first rental property, ...
Seth B.
Tenants demanding we fix coax cable outlet? Need electricial help
Hi All,Just received an angry email from tenant last night. Apparently the coax cable outlet in the master bedroom went out (how does that even happen??), and they are asking that we get an electrician to fix it. I pl...
Brian Budrow
Investing in Rutland, VT
Hello! My family and I are looking to relocate to Vermont after visiting last summer. We are eyeing the Rutland area because it checks all of our boxes as far as amenities for our family and housing is very affordable...
Craig Lillard
Serial vacation rental strategy. How does this sound?
Hi! New member here. My wife and I are ready to go see the world a bit and I have pondered this strategy. Would love some feedback. What I was thinking we might do is choose an area of the country we want to spen...
Mark J.
Create an LLC for Managing My Properties?
{LONG POST WARNING}I've researched this topic in a dozen other BP posts-- but I could use some additional input from the experiences and opinions of seasoned investors.(And please, no "consult with an attorney" respon...
Becky Lu
Flooring options - Wood veneer vs. Laminate vs. Roll-out vinyl (sheet vinyl)
Hi Experts!My PM is making ready one of our 16 units and came to me with the wood veneer flooring, saying it's cheaper and durable. I did some research and found most people say wood veneer scratches easily and can on...
Robert Burns
Craig List Ad
A number of folks have suggested finding buyers using a Craig's List ad. Can someone give me an example of a good ad to post?