Replacement reserves are funds that are set aside from a property’s operating cash flow to fund future capital expenditures. Normal wear n tear or repairs.How much should one set aside or budget for replacement reser...

Leasing my first long term rental. Tenant has asked if I can charge their American Express for the security deposit amount. The only potential issue I see with this is that they could potentially do a charge back at t...

Hi from Ontario,I am currently looking into buying a house and renting it out to students. I did some insurance shopping and it seems if I want to have a standard insurance + liability in case something happens to a t...

Hey everyone I'm near the lincoln Nebraska area, probably like all of you I can't get enough of learning real-estate and learning from anyone who can point me in the right direction.. I'd love to go to coffee or meet ...

This is a hypothetical question - I am trying to sort out different strategies!The scenario:I have almost no cash, but I am able to put a property 'under contract' for $1000 (must be cash, non refundable). The price i...

I’m so, so close to putting an offer on a duplex that just came on the market in my area and just want some advice. Some background: I got my real estate license at the end of 2016 but had a baby last year so didn’t d...

I am planning on changing out shower heads in all my rental units where I pay water.  Just wondering if anyone has used or can recommend any low flow shower heads and if you could see a difference in the water bill.

Hello BP!I am currently working on improving my ability to analyze prospective deals. I've been through the Ultimate Beginners Guide here on BP and it explained a lot! Also reading through the forums and blogs has pro...

I am looking for advice from anyone who has done this or something very similar. All tips appreciated!I recently purchased a 4 bd 2 bath house in Arizona with the intention to create cash flow. The going rate for a si...

Hello BP!I am working on getting a property under contract that I plan to wholesale. I have finance and some real estate investing experience, but no construction or GC experience.In the process, I met a General Contr...