Context: I am just starting out as a newbie investor and landlord after many years of hesitation. I have turned my primary single family rowhouse in Philadelphia into a rental. I did this because 1) that was always th...
I am new to real estate and was originally planning on doing the house hacking method to get started but in my area getting a multifamily is nearly impossible nowadays. I am in NJ and I already got preapproved for a l...
Two youngsters want to rent my 1-bedroom furnished apartment. They have little income, but one says her parents are supporting her while she's in college. So I asked if the parents would co-sign.The parents said Yes, ...
Hi there! Trying to learn more about section 8 hoisting here in Houston, TX. I'm working on turning my 4/2.5 into a "luxury section 8" home, and would love to talk with anyone who has done similar, especially if in th...
For the education of the BP audience I responded to one of these two good to be true lenders that is trolling BP Facebook and many other sites. here is the reponse I got."Thank you for your interest. I assist real e...
I'm beginning my first rehab in inner city Baltimore. I've read a lot of very useful information about shoring up rentals pre-tenant occupancy and during turnovers. I'd LOVE to hear what very specific fixtures peopl...
I found a property in a great neighborhood that needs tons of work. I mean at least 75-80k. The seller is acting on behalf of his mother. The property has been vacant and in unlivable condition since at least 2009, ...
Just had some tenants move out and leave a large hole in what was a brand new kitchen cabinet. (See photos below.) The cabinet is laminate over particle board, and the area where the hole is located is visible from ...
Hi BP community, My name is Sandra and I'm a new BP podcast fan and just joined recently, as in last week! I've started listening to the podcasts from the beginning, and I especially appreciate how Josh and Brandon...
I just discovered this show tonight and watched the first couple episodes. It's a "reality" show from New Zealand and follows multiple property managers as they inspect properties and deal with tenant problems. They h...