Howdy BPers!I recently came to terms on a 3 family property in New Hampshire, and have included the completion of estoppel certificates as a condition of the sale. Today I learned that the Landlord may not have copies...

About to schedule our first duplex's COO in Minneapolis. We live in the lower unit, tenants in the upper. What do I need to do to ensure a successful inspection? What kinds of things do they look at, and are concerned...

I am trying to refinance a my mixed use property in NYC, who are the best banks to accomplish this?

Anyone have any experience in changing the color of the existing asphalt roof shingles without actually replacing them? Is there a special paint, stain, or sealant that'll do the trick? I'm looking to make a switch fr...

We made an offer on a pocket listing SFH.   Had the inspection last Friday,  and discovered that the sellers are living in squalor. The house itself is solid,  and needs upgrades to the kitchen and two bathrooms,  whi...

I currently live in Illinois, Joliet to be specific and was wondering if Illinois as a whole is a tenant friendly state or are there some parts in IL that are landlord friendly?Personally, I'd much prefer an area that...

Over the past years I have concentrated my efforts towards investments in the downtown Tucson area. This has required a degree of creativity not encompassed by the definition of a traditional real estate agent. The in...

Hi BP,When I made the purchase, I spent well below my "purchase power" if you will because I wanted to ensure my 9-5 job could cover not having a tenant (which at the time wasn't an issue because there was a tenant). ...

Clarity please! When calculating a potential deal, is the "Rule of Thumb" 70% or 75% (i.e. ARV x 70% - Rehab = Max Offer)? Also, any recommendations for estimating rehab cost (i.e. ARV x 10% + $10k = Rehab Budget)? I'...

The front steps of my house is starting to crumble. The tenants used snow salt this past winter which cause the concrete to begin to deteriorate at the edges. I called a concrete/mason company an he said that partof t...