Andrew Merritt
Buying Property w/ Window Units
I'm considering purchasing a small duplex that was built in 1964. It only has window units, no central air or anything. Do you guys usually shy away from this or is it not a big deal?
Chris Barnett
I found the deal, now I need to find the money
Hey guys,My brother and I am just starting out in real estate investing. We have been looking for properties to begin our joint endeavor. He has done two previous flips and is a full time real estate agent, this is my...
Rishit Shah
4 Must Read Books for beginner investors (In the right order)
When I took the decision to begin my journey as a real estate investor, it felt like I had driven right into the choice overload junction. Frankly, it was overwhelming. The plethora of information was just too much fo...
Vonnie Bradley
Month to Month rent?
Good Morning Everyone,I have a tenant of 2 years that would like to go month to month for this year because they plan to buy a house. They are not sure when they will purchase the house but she thinks in January 2017 ...
Chris Little
Back again.. Years later.. but I think I'm prepared..
Was on here years back but was not in the right position at the moment and still not sure if I'm in the right position to do this. Here is my situation.. Paid off house, 3 cars, credit scores in mid 800s, and a litt...
Sam Rockafellow
One Man Vs The City of Lansing
The City of Lansing is making me pull a Permit on an addition that's was put on my rental property 15 years before I owned it. Contractor won't touch it and city won't let anyone live in it until it's done. Read belo...
Ian S.
Tenants threatened by neighbors, don't feel safe.
We have tenants (a family) in a 3/2 SFH in a C class neighborhood that have been having serious issues with their neighbor. Their neighbor is threatening violence against them, and have gone as far as showing them gun...
Sy Pires
Seeking Tax Advice: Renting to Family Under Market Value
My wife and I have owned our Multifamily for over 2 years and currently decided to rent to my Aunt for under market value. I was not a BP member before doing so and I've only recently (2 months) begun educating myself...
Bernard Weingarten
concern about breach of privacy
I recently bid on a foreclosure in my small city in CA. For weeks nobody bid on it, as if it was under the radar. The bank and I went a few rounds, and finally reached a verbal agreement on a number. So one Friday aft...
Tom Juhn
Analysis of Duplex in rural area
I am looking at a duplex in a rural area of Northwest Indiana. The SP is 148,000. The annual rents are 16500.Taxes are 4300. Insurance is $1200. My concern is two fold:
1. Finding tenants in rural areas. Does anyone ...