Alyssa K.
Pet deposit for...chickens?!?
We purchased our first investment property this year, and are currently accepting applications. The property is on a 1/2 acre privacy fenced lot, so we are allowing pets as we figure with that large of a yard animal o...
Patrick Howe
Water Metered VS. Non-Metered
So I recently received my first water bill from the City of Chicago. My building does not have a meter so I am billed the standard rate for a 2 unit building, it was over $900. I was wondering if anyone had any experi...
Gabe C.
Raleigh investor in San Francisco
Hello, everyone. My name is Gabe and I'm starting to get serious about real estate again after some time off. I've bought 5 properties over the last decade and a half, with some really good and really bad results (the...
Yi O.
Regard to rent to smokers
I have been a landlord for past 4 years. One of my rental became aviable this April. I met this mid age woman at the property and she seems nice at that time. Dressed appropriate for the showing, saying it would be h...
Andy Wu
Young professional trying to figure out where to start ?
Age: 25Location: Atlanta, GAEducation: BBA-Finance (Georgia State University Class 2013)Career Background: Currently working as a Sr. Analyst for a Real Estate Private Equity Firm. Prior to my current position, I work...
Brandon Davis
New BP member stationed overseas, looking to buy 1st place soon!
Hi all,I just joined BP and am pouring through the beginner's guides, but wanted to introduce myself and ask some questions. I'd appreciate any help you all could offer.First, a little background. I'm a Naval Officer ...
Jeff Caravalho
Oregon foreclosure question
Hi BP, I have a foreclosure in Oregon that I need some advice on. Property is in Oregon, worth about 280k, 1st mortgage is around 190K, second is around 100K, (repairs are done). Story from homeowners (who are frien...
Leo Shilkrot
Tenant is unreasonable
Tenant texted me saturday morning saying ac is not working. I offered to stop by the same day (last time the battery needed to be replaced in the thermostat) but he said it was not a good day for him. Sunday morning h...
Eric W.
Tips for a first invest prop in co?
I live in TX but have family in the area so am up in co a lot. I’m thinking about making my first investment property in Colorado. I wanted to see if anyone could provide me with any tips or advice for an initial inve...
Michael Rogers
What kinds of Property Management Tasks do you not like?
What has surprised you the most that you have ended up not liking to do as as a property manager?
When I first started out in real estate I didn't anticipate painting being that big of a deal. After all, it's pret...