Hi,I am in talks with a masonry company to do some major repairs to my chimney. I have been sent an estimate already, but when I asked for the contractor's license info (they were referred to me by my carpenter) I was...

Hello! I am so happy to have found the BP forums and podcasts. RE investing has always been a goal of mine, and until I found BP and other podcasts I've really been overwhelmed with getting started. My partner and I a...

A few months ago my tenant e-mailed me and said "We've had 3 bats in the house in the past 2 weeks and this morning one was in our bed when we woke up." The went on to say that they got their rabies shots.5 days late...

Hello Everyone,I am considering becoming a real estate professional and wanted to reach out on the BP site for some input. I am currently a sales professional in the automotive tooling industry and have a degree in Ma...

This is my first post outside of the newbie introductions, so I apologize if this isn't in the correct forum. I've been listening to podcasts and reading forums and articles for what seems like forever, yet there are ...

Hello BP,Long time lurker, looking for my first property, aiming for a live in multifamily. We’ll live in for the first few years, hopefully having $1,000 per month from having no rent.I’m a bit long winded, so I apo...

I'm ready to invest in the CTREIA coaching program.  It seems like a very beneficial program for someone like me who's new to real estate investing.  It's a large financial investment; hence I'm performing my due dili...

Hi members,What is the preferred way to hold investment properties?  My attorney(estate planning attorney) suggested two options.1. LLC or...2. My JRT (joint revocable trust) that I already have and buy umbrella polic...

so apparently one of my PM tenants lost her job and instead of finding a new one, according to the neighbors. has people knocking on the shared front porch door often for tailoring services and she also sells clothes ...

I am currently re-writing my lease and rental agreements.  One of the additions is renters will be required to have renters insurance.  Now do I have them list me as Additionally Insured or just Additional Interest?  ...