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The answer should be none of it but that doesn't always happen.
I have stayed in several vacation rentals with kids and a dog and always treat the home with respect and leave it in a pristine condition.
We had a gr...
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I bought my second duplex in October 2020. It is financed as an investment property, but after I closed, I decided to house hack. Here are some details before I jump into talking about it.Purchase: $100,000Loan: 25% d...
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Hello BP family. I could use some insight. I made an offer on a SFR. The agent replied to my offer with a counter by email saying that the owner was elderly and out of town, but when she was back he could have her sig...
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There are so many paths to chose in REI. After you have educated yourself, listened to so many podcasts, read a ton of books and talked to multiple great investors it can be overwhelming on what direction to go. Which...
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I’m a smaller investor still with 4 properties in my portfolio. What tools are at my disposal when I don’t have enough equity in the properties yet to refi or sell, but my ambitions and drive are pushing me forward, e...
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Hello everyone!
My name is Elliott Holdosh and I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. I am currently a sophomore undergrad at Syracuse University. I am majoring in mechanical engineering and I am also involved with...
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Good morning, I am currently evaluating a syndication opportunity and would like some legal support. Should I be looking for a securities attorney, or a real estate attorney?
Would appreciate any referrals from Fello...
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I recently read a post touting how using a property manager is better than managing ones own properties based on a property managers skill level and experience. But I am of the belief that once an investor gets to a c...
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Wondering if anyone has had any success with rental properties in Southbridge Ma. Im looking to buy my first duplex and would like to test the waters with a lower priced property. Southbridge seems like it has a few...
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Hi BP Community,I just wanted to check in, and see what other landlords do with screening. Our property is a duplex, and one side requires $675/month or 3x income is $2,025 minimum income. A potential tenant recen...