I was having a conversation with a fine lady who I've known for many years and when the topic of HOAs cropped up, she actually swore! I'd never heard that from her before.

Is there anything positive to be s...

I own quite a few condos in one complex and I am now on the board. Does anyone have experience running a home owners association? Our group has 4 out of 5 positions. Any tips? Any things to avoid?

It is in...

I've gone through the search to find similar discussion topics on this subject, but have read some conflicting points of view, so wanted to post my situation and get some feedback!I became an accidental landlord and r...

So I had this idea the other day and wanted to know what others thought. If you place solar panels on a property of yours, and pay them off (or buy them outright) so that all of the energy savings coming from them are...

Hi everyone!I'm wondering what your experience is on selling a home with an existing solar lease. My parents are interested in having a solar company install panels in their home, especially since the company may upgr...

Hi Everyone!I just purchased my first investment property in a decent up and coming neighborhood in FL. The prop is a 2-story 5/3 detached duplex that was originally built in 1940. The prior owner was a flipper and, a...

Hi BP! Hoping for a bit of advice. I want to convert the floors at my 2b/2.5b rental in Clayton to luxury vinyl planking. It currently has carpet everywhere with the exception of the bathrooms and kitchen (tile). A fe...

I'm currently treasurer in my HOA. I took the position mostly as a way to stay aware of the community decisions, and get to know the HOA president. I took for granted that it would be a mostly passive position - and n...

Hi BP,I am analyzing a deal that I am interested in, almost turn key, ARV: $150; asking price: $115K, closing cost: $2K, repair cost $7K.  All in cash for $124K.  Assume I can refinance and get back $112.5K (75% of $1...

So I previously started a thread about a property I was looking at and I put an offer in, admittedly it was a low ball offer. The Seller didn't budge much, went from $300k to $290k and now to $285 plus closing costs. ...