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Hi Everyone,I purchased a property to flip about a year ago. Prior to purchase, as is customary in NJ, I had a tank sweep company come investigate the property. They indicated that there were no oil tanks on the pro...
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Hello Everyone at BP.
I have been reading, researching real estate investments and strategies for many years. For the past few months, I've been hooked on BP. The thing I like the most on this forum is people help...
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Just curious how many have opted to resurface old tubs rather than replacing them. If you have, were you pleased with the results? Did they hold up in rentals?
I refinished a few tubs in the eighties will good result...
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I just don't think that paying 5 or 6% to a realtor to sell a home is necessary. Having to pay the 2 1/2 - 3% to list a home to get it on the MLS seems to high to me. I know that realtors do more than this but it stil...
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A Florida tenant has been one of those nightmare tenants. I acquired the unit with them in it, but I asked them to move right away, and they asked if they could stay one more month, this went on for 8 months. I needed...
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For the first month, we are/have booked 19 days in our STR. I'm very pumped about that, good start.
My question is regarding preparation time. Our studio is 400-500 sq ft, so it's not massive or difficult to clean....
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I have a STR on AirBNB. I just had two peopel cancel bookings on me for this month. One of them said they weren't using AirBNB as a platform any more. Anyone have any idea what's going on? Very frustrating.
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Hi BiggerPockets,I am finishing up my last year of school and looking to start my real estate journey post-graduation. I am seeking to build the team of professionals necessary to succeed, particularly when starting, ...
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Hi all,I'm looking into buying some properties in Birmingham from out of area. Can you guys recommend some good companies or even call out some property managers to shy away from? Any suggestions are welcome, thanks!
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Can you guys help me understand this? Why do so many people looking to rent ask if we are private landlord or management company? Thanks.