Karen W.
Tenant moved out early
Hi everyone, I'm in a situation I'm not sure how to handle. If anyone has any insight, any advice would be appreciated. My renter suddenly needed to move out because of family reasons with 1 week notice and very earl...
Chris Stromdahl
First buy/hold closed, cleaned and rented!
Nearly one year after we started pursuing real estate investment, my wife and I have purchased, rehabbed and successfully rented our first buy and hold property.Purchase price: 105KDown payment: 15,750Closing costs: 1...
John Collins
Is this a real thing - cat allergy from carpet
Can someone be allergic to cats such that they can sense when a shaggy carpet that was only 6 months old when they moved in had cats on it? This person is not allergic to dogs.
I spoke with the old owner - said hi...
Ibrahim Hughes
Ideas For Removing 5-6 ft of water in basement?
Looking at a short sale where there is literally 5-6 ft of standing water in the basement. Don't know how long it's been there but we want to get it out of there before it hits the floor joists and subflooring of the ...
William Nohmor
Lead testing
I bought a 3 family house in East Boston and am confused about lead testing and looking for some advice.One unit is occupied and not renovated.Two units have been renovated and everything is new.Appropriate notices we...
Joshua Tobin
Tips for tenant proofing your rehab property?
We're starting a rehab soon and starting to brainstorm around tenant proofing the remodel for low maintenance? For instance tiling the bathroom walls vs sheetrock for easy cleaning. Automatic bathroom fan to prevent ...
Carlos O.
Hardwood floors vs carpet
Hello BP,I'm getting a lot of closer to owning my first investment property. If the deal goes through there will be some rehabbing done to the house. It would be a buy and hold for the long run. I am seeking wisdom an...
Christopher Geddes
Does anyone include cleaning service for tenants?
Hi All,I'm new to BP. I recently purchased my first property in Montana. My unit is near a university and I inherited college students. They are fine renters but I have noticed that cleanliness is average at best and ...
Brett Riemensnider
Remodeling My First Unit On First Investment Property!
Looking for some insight on a few things before starting construction on my first rental property! Area is not a high end area by any means, all units don’t have laundry as well as no centralized air. Trying to add v...
Dan C.
hardwood floor important in a Tosa duplex (Milwaukee)
OK fellow BP Milwaukee investors, you know what is popular here, can you vote on a decorating dilemma.
I have an upper flat in Tosa that in the past been harder to rent than my other units because it has an ug...