Darrin Wesenberg
Shady "Property Manager" Taking Advantage of Out of State Owners?
Hey all, I wasn't sure where to post this. Got a hairy situation... I'm a licensed agent here in Ohio, and recently started looking into a local abandoned property for a friend. I used public records to figure out the...
Chris Lopez
Newbie from Dallas, Texas
Hi BP! First time posting, but I've been lurking this amazing site for about a month now trying to learn everything I can! As the title states I am from the Dallas, Texas area. Currently, a college student getting rea...
Frank Real
Earthquakes in California
Dear Sir/Madam,I am interested in investing in rental properties in California but am concerned about earthquakes that were said to happen here soon. What do you do to prevent an earthquake from causing major financia...
Hannah Rubin
Short Term Rental Permit Question
Hello, I am working with a property owner in Chattanooga, TN to get her set up to start doing short term rentals from her property. She works remote and travels most of the year but her home address is set to this pro...
Edmund Ricker
Am I Crazy....or do a lot of newbies feel this way??
Ok folks....I need some solid advice and answers here. I am having trouble getting over the fear that if I make an offer it might actually be accepted! I am very new to real estate investing and am at the early stag...
Morgan Gruelle
Inherited Tenant won't pay rent or even have a conversation
Hello,
I just purchased 2 4-plexes back in january that are right next door to each other. One tenant that was just put in place back in december just before i closed on the property has been nothing but problems. H...
Benjamin Amaral
Wind Storm Damage to Car - Tenant requesting deductible be paid
One of the tenants in my duplex uses the driveway to park their 2 personal vehicles. During a significant wind storm, many small/medium branches came down into the driveway and out into the road from a large tree that...
Cole Black
Cash flow reinvest or save for down payment
Ok let’s say I have a mortgage on a house amortized for 30 years. The property earns about $300 a month in positive cash flow. I would like to reinvest this money but would like to know where it’s better off. Should I...
John Nachtigall
Syndication vs. Direct Ownership
Hi, I am looking for some opinions.I am about 6 months into my journey in real estate, when I stated I was looking to diversify my portfolio and put about 20% of my wealth in real estate. I have worked hard in my ca...
Mitch Kronowit
Choosing a decking and finish
This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...