Hello everyone,  I'm looking for some feedback regarding deciding what to do with cosmetic changes.  My partner and I recently purchased our 3rd investment property, a 4br 2br that needs some cosmetic repairs.  It was...

Hoping to get some thoughts from the investor community.  I purchased a remote property with a cabin last year at auction in San Diego, California. It was very cheap but had some known issues.  My intention was, and s...

Hello All,I have a current tenant who changed the dead-bolt lock without my permission.  I found this out last weekend when cleaning out an extra storage area in the (condo) basement.I am planning to sell the place an...

So I finally started my real estate journey back mid-summer....I found a local property on Auction.com and drove by to check it out - decent neighborhood, vacant, and didn't appear to be in too bad of shape.  So I wen...

Hi there BPers!I've been tinkering with the idea of purchasing a duplex and using both sides as a vacation rental. I do have some logistical concerns and would love to hear from anyone else who has purchased a vacatio...

Hi,I am a newbie from California in the RE world. I am considering to make my first MFR investment, but am trying to decide between Chicago and Phoenix. Some of the criterias that I am looking for are:1. Property Pric...

Hello Los Angeles BP community!This is my first official post, just wanted to reach out and introduce myself!  I'm currently in the beginning stages of looking for my 1st investment to started, which will be a duplex ...

Has anyone over had tenants pay for 5 months up front? Curious to know how other landlords see that or have handled it in the past.  Had a tenant just sign a lease income and references checked out, she paid the secur...

I am seeking suggestions on how to prepare for retirement effectively. My aim is to maximize my monthly income to supplement my retirement fund (CalSTRS) after 25 years in education, within the next five years. Additi...

Hey Everyone,
I just purchased and close in late August on my first rental in a suburb of Allentown, PA and have a few questions if anyone is willing to give their input.  Overview: SFH 3BR 1.1BA, 14x20 unfinished at...