Kene Okeke
Recurrent Plumbing Issues due to old cast iron piping
We have a rental property that was built in the 1960s with plumbing to match. The property has appreciated well in just the two years we purchased without doing much to the property. However, recently we have multip...
Taylor Burback
Converting My Marina del Rey Primary Residence into a Lucrative Midterm Rental
Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,300,000
Cash invested: $143,000
I am an enthusiastic real estate investor who acquired a remarkable condominium in the highly soug...
Rachel Chwaszczewski
Small investment turns into repeated rewards
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $23,000
Cash invested: $30,000
SFR in D class area that had been partially remodeled (poorly) with a great yard tha...
Joseph Macken
How much should I rent 1/2 of a duplex for? (Poll - please contribute)
Hi BP Community! I'm kind of a newbie here, and had a quick question regarding how to price duplex units. Here's the relevant info: - It's a top bottom duplex, with very similar ±1200 sq ft floor plans, in an older ne...
Amma Boateng
Right Path?
Hi everyone. Thank you to those who have reached out with welcoming words and encouraging me to pursue this venture. I'm excited, nervous, scared, motivated all at the same time.My question is about money. I own a si...
Sebastian King
Should I fix everything?
I'm considering buying a 1920's property in my area and I've gotten the sellers to agree to a 60k purchase. I had a contractor (whom I trust) look at the house and he suggested that I replace all the dry wall, ele...
Kevin Sage
How much is too much off of MLS for decent return?
Hi everyone, I recently looked at a local B/B+ property that has a longer than average time on the MLS. Both the agent and myself agree that its overpriced by ~$20,000, mostly due to the fact that besides paint, carpe...
Atul Mathur
What percentage of Dwelling coverage should you have for a walls in policy?
I'm looking for some feedback/recommendations. If you have an investment condo, what percentage of it's market value should you have for dwelling coverage in the event of a total loss? For example, if you have a $...
Account Closed
Should I should, or should I shouldn't?
The rental walkthrough has been done. I was there with the property manager at the time. There are minor repairs to be done, and some not so minor.
Apparently the second bath users weren't careful and the molding is...
Landen Hawk
Purchased Duplex in Prime KCMO for STR
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $625,000
Purchased large duplex in prime location of Kansas City, MO, 1-2 blocks from the Country Club Plaza. In...