Ken Simms
Getting started and need a strategy
I recently sold my home, which had a fair amount of equity, moved to Colorado and purchased a small, much less expensive older home in need of a rehab, which I am taking on almost entirely on my own. I currently have ...
Cheza M.
Ending a PM Contract
Hey all,I'd like to know how do I end my contract with a property management company. The current PM I have is showing me a lot of red flags and I'd like to switch to a better one asap. Do I have to wait until the sig...
Jonathan Aber
Notice for Security Deposit
My tenants lease ended July 31st at midnight. I sent notice on August 31 with the itemized list of damages, which was extensive. It exceeded their security deposit. I have proper notice and documentation. Philadelphia...
Grace Shine
How to ask tenant/ owner to show their foreclosed home
This REO home that I am interested in is an upscale home. The market price I’d say is around 700k and the average home here is around 350k. I am looking to purchase as my primary home not an investment home.
Accord...
Susan Reehill
Thinking I wasn't a good landlord
Hi All, I'm new to BP, the podcasts, REI and my BP Pro membership.
I’m so, so grateful to be here!
As I search for my first deal, I wanted to share my real estate story on this forum!
In 2009, I bought my first h...
Connor Murphy
Inheriting unwanted tenants
Hey BP,I’m trying to house hack in a very competitive market where multis at a reasonable price in safe areas are few and far between.I am moving to said area in late July and will be there for 4 years. I have signed ...
Connor Murphy
Breaking Lease to Satisfy FHA Loan
BP!TL;DR using FHA is only option but getting tenants to leave is not guaranteed. Planning to make an offer on a unicorn of a deal in South Florida but need some advice, struggling to find a similar situation on here ...
David Wiebelhaus
MN - when does deposit statement "countdown" start when abondoned
Hi,My lease has a 60 day notice clause in my MN lease. I gave a tenant their notice about 75 days in advance. However, I didn't receive rent for the current month. I decided to stop by to try & talk to remind them...
Account Closed
Foreclosure listings
From my understanding, when a home is foreclosed by a bank they hire a trustee to auction off the property. Why are there foreclosure listings on sites such as redfin and zillow? Are these houses that did not have a ...
Carmen McCafferty
architect new member from Seattle
Hi, I'm a new member interested in passive investment while working my full time job. In roughly 5 years, I might move or demolish my home and develop tri-plex condos in my popular neighborhood, Ballard. Carmen