Brian P.K. Jones
PM asking me not to negotiate with vendors. How to respond?
Hello, I've been working with a property manager for 6+ years now. The PM recently sent me a concerning email asking me not to negotiate with the vendors they bring on to provide estimates, and for me to trust that th...
Dren Aguado
What would you do in my parents situation?
So my parents are in a very nice 2003 construction 2 story SFH 4bd3bth. They're in a 30 yr $180k 2.75% interest conventional mortgage and are paying about $1400/month. They would like a smaller one floor house so thei...
Juan Martinez
Private money and Mortgage loan.
First time investor here.Working toward my acquiring my first deal.I don't have the money for down payment but step-dad said he would provide a loan for it at low interest (he said he is doing it more to help me out b...
Account Closed
How valuable is a personal laundry room?
I am househacking a SFR+ADU, living in the ADU and renting out the primary residence. The ADU was an interior conversion -– it is attached to the primary residence, with the two separate areas sharing a door between k...
Brock Dowis
Long term and short term rental partnership
I am curious if this sort of partnership already exists. But wouldn't it be advantageous for a long term buy and hold investor to team up with someone looking to do AirBnb arbitrage? If the property is marginal or may...
Corbett Brasington
Financial Solvency Requirements for GCs?
What do you all find as best practice for evaluating the financial solvency of a GC you want to hire? If they can bear the cost in full of materials up front or is there anything else?
Jamie Blair
Purchasing a property: rent that was listed doesn't match lease!
Hi All! I'm getting into the detail/documents of the most recent property that I'm in the process of purchasing (in Ontario!), and I've came across a small discrepancy. The MLS advertised rent, and the rent that was l...
Jason Krawitz
Any downside to offering this?
I'm considering e-mailing this to my new tenants. Any thoughts or reasons why I shouldn't? Thanks!"As I am preparing the lease I recalled Chris mentioning you plan to live in the home for longer than the 15 month leas...
Jeremy Cohen
Innovative Loopholes Investors Never Tell You About
Hey BP,Hope all is well!I realize you all are very busy and you have a lot on your plate. Your time is your most valuable asset you have and I respect that. I wanted to personally reach out in hopes that someone woul...
Tiffany Warren
Former neighbor passed away, will result in HOA Lien
Hello! I was looking for some advice and possibly some guidance. I had a very friendly relationship with an elderly woman I used to live next door to. But she was very private and was rarely seen. She passed away over...