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Mike Welch Seller Left Behind 1/2 Ton of Garbage in Alley Behind Property Line
29 November 2011 | 14 replies

I closed on my first rental property in late July and have been working hard to get it ready as a rental unit. I've got an excellent property manager in place, and we already have several rental applications we're re...

Matthew McLean Canada Foreclosure in Boom Town BUT....serious problems
20 July 2014 | 3 replies

Hi Folks,

Came across a deal in a boom town and wanted to see if it was actually a deal. Keep in mind this is in British Columbia (BC) Canada so some things differ but any advice is still welcomed. The aim is...

Rob C. How to choose what to repair from inspection report
6 December 2015 | 15 replies

I know that a lot of investors don't bother to repair a lot of the problems found in an inspection report. But how do you choose what to address and what not to? When I talk with the inspectors, naturally they tend to...

Jake Sablosky Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
16 December 2019 | 23 replies

Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...

Marsha Burks Tenant began minor auto repair & cleaning in garage - RISKY ?
8 July 2021 | 11 replies

After move-in, one of my tenants began a business of purchasing used or auctioned cars, doing minor repairs and cleaning in the garage, and transporting to a used car dealership to sell. I was not aware of this activi...

Andrew S. How much would you pay for a fire damaged house?
29 August 2023 | 19 replies

Aspiring investor here.  My goal is to buy my first BRRR within the next 3 years, investing long distance in the Midwest.On Zillow I have seen some houses in decent areas with fire damage or needing structural work go...

Andy Okamoto Is investing for appreciation a good idea? (First Time Investor)
17 July 2022 | 15 replies

Hey everyone! I'm Andy and I'm a 20 year old software college student at the University of Utah. I'm looking to buy my first house hack in the Salt Lake area (already prequalified) and wanted to share my thoughts and ...

Jared Garfield Can IKEA Turn You Into A Real Estate Investing Genius?!
21 January 2017 | 5 replies

You Can Learn Everywhere, Even Shopping at IKEA!Studying how people and companies that have had tremendous success is a key to your success.  We usually refer to this as finding a mentor, getting a coach, or shadowing...

Damian LoBasso Newark New Jersey Markets
5 August 2019 | 37 replies

Hi Everyone!Does anyone invest in the Newark, New Jersey market, and if so which areas do you recommend to look at.  My partners and I are interested in expanding our reach to Newark but are first doing our diligence ...

Jessica Muto Due Diligence for vacant land
20 June 2020 | 18 replies

Hello!I've done some searching for this information on the forums and haven't found it, but if there is a thread or blog answering my question, I'd love to read it!The question is this: What due diligence must be done...