New to BP forums and looking forward to start making connections!I have a scenario that I am looking for some tax EXPERT guidance on what the rules are for capital gains on a co-owned property, and best way for this t...

This was a question in the forum that I responded to. Seeing as I went in-depth with my response, I decided to make it into a forum post, in hopes this information may be helpful to other newbies. Please keep in mind ...

Hi does anyone have experiences with Mynd property management company? I'm currently vetting them. Do you have first hand experiences with them?Do they constantly take out of your rent for minor repairs that you can d...

Which service do you recommend for tenant screening (background check and credit check)?  And what are the pros and cons? I'm trying to decide between Cozy and TurboTenant. I've read mixed reviews about MySmartMoves, ...

So, we've got this one tenant that has always been a thorn in our side. He always pays a week or two late, although he always pays the late fee so it's not a big deal. But, and this is the key part, is that every ti...

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I'm simply not going to give up locating a good deal for my buyer. I met w/ my buddy (REO agent) last week and he took me to one of his homes. 3BR/2BA (20yr. old home), rancher w/ deck (needs work), two car, de...

Asking directly to those who have owned 10+ properties before, thanks in advance to those who answer or tag those who can.One of my good childhood mentors and his wife built up a nice portfolio of 30+ homes in a secon...

I have had tenants tell me all manner of stories to explain why they were late with the rent. Sometimes, my empathetic side comes forward and gives them a free pass. I know that I must surely have been hoodwinked befo...

Hey BP, gearing up for our first purchase, yay! It’s a duplex with 2 tenants currently renting with leases up in April. Any thoughts on best ways to handle inherited tenants? Things not to do? The current landlord tol...

I'm preparing to show an apartment to several potential tenants tonight and I'd like to run credit/background checks on anyone who applies.From the services I've explored, it seems your average suite of reports comes ...