I'm spent a considerable amount of time here and at other sites/books researching and learn about REI. (I have a single townhome rental, that I got 10 yrs ago while in school, LONG before I knew any of what I know). I...

Gooood mornin’ BP!

I have heard on several podcasts about the concept of “retrading” (the term for going back to the seller after you are under contract and asking for credits, concessions, etc.) and how it cou...

Hi, I am new to REI and to BP.  I would like to share my recent (and ongoing) purchase and get feedback from others who are experienced on here.  I plan to use this as a rental income property.  The property I decided...

Yes, the Toledo city council passed a new lead paint ordinance which will take effect in 365 days. This is not the end but only the beginning of the new ordinance which applies to rental SFH, 1-4 units and day cares a...

I purchased my first duplex in Plymouth PA December of 2022 via FHA financing as a house hack. It is an old home built in the 20s and we have some sloping and sagging floors that were reported in our initial inspectio...

I have a 4 plex deal analysis for the BP community to take a look at in Kentucky. It is located in a C neighborhood. I have been waiting to get a four plex for awhile and finally have one lined up that I want to highl...

I would like to get landlord opinions on whether or not you use home warranties such as American Home Shield, etc for rental properties.  Is this something that landlords utilize to reduce repair costs, Do you require...

The real thanks goes to my team and our partners! Without quality people I'd still be managing a hundred houses by myself instead of 1250 units with my sites on 2,000 and beyond! Great deals are tough to find but pers...

We sold a property using the 1031 process and were approached by a business about purchasing a piece of commercial property for them with the intent to create a rent to own agreement.  Our previous experience has been...

doing Airbnb in West VA harpers ferry area. what would be the most cost effective, appliances repair and doing some normal maintenance? Doing self management right now  since this is my first property here.