Lauren Alpert
Tenant moves out 15 days into new lease and wants deposit back
Hi BP community,I have a rental in Los Angeles, CA near USC. The renters, all young college students, rented a 5 bedroom back house. 2 short weeks into a 12 month agreement, they decide to move out. The previous rente...
Jon Abadia
Third time doing inspection on a "turnkey house"
If a turnkey home was inspected initially and there was time given to fix ALL the issues with the home but when re-inspected the home was not turnkey ready at all and the repairs that were supposed to be done were no...
Gregory Montalto
Handling jealousy (?) from non-investors
It's been close to two years that my wife and I have been officially referring to ourselves as "real estate investors". Its been amazing how many people we've met and doors have opened by talking openly with others...
Steve Porcello
Just passed my salesperson exam! Advice?
Hi BP community,Just yesterday I passed my MA real estate salesperson exam! I just want to say that with effort and determination, anything is possible.Now, I am also reaching out to the BP community for tips and advi...
Katharine Chartrand
Keys for Cash
I just bought my first house at a foreclosure auction today after 3 attempts on other properties. I've been flipping REOs so far. The auctioneer was inexperienced, lost (could not find the correct legal location ...
Michael J.
Rehab Business Planning For the Future!
Hello,I have a few questions related to building a rehab business and there are a few areas I am unsure of what to expect. In order to better plan out goals for myself in the future I was hoping some of you that do a ...
Larry Lee
Need advice on selling first wholesale deal. HELP
I've just placed my first property under contract yesterday. I sent out an email to my buyers list yesterday as well with pics and info on the deal. My inspection period is 15 days but I'd like to have the deal assign...
Alan Taylor
DIY Plumbing for a Bathroom Remodel?
My wife and I bought our first house, as our primary residence, and have planned on doing much of the repair ourselves. First order of business has been the bathrooms in the house. Before we even moved in, I had to ...
Dillon Dull
Repairs for Tenants who have not paid their rent yet
One of my tenants dryers stopped working they texted me today, they have not paid their rent for this month and they have been paying their rent a month late almost every month so they are essentially never caught up....
Charlie Moore
Property Management? Waste Of money?
Own 3 homes, at what point did you outsource to a property management company?Did they rip you off? ( Not care For your home effectively)