Sabine French
Tell me how YOU process a financial hit?
I purchased an affordable home in a city in Virginia that is undergoing revitalization. My plan was to renovate the house, then move into it (from another state) so I could be nearby while I develop new-builds on some...
Bibi Mathew
How much do you put down to be cash flow positive?
I have people tell me to send them investment properties that are good for rentals all the time when I am at Open Houses. I am in Orange County, California. I understand lot of investors are looking for cash flow posi...
Erik Hansen
Best smart locks and security system for STR
Hey BP folks, looking for suggestions on best smart lock and security system (w/cameras) for a new STR I’ll be acquiring. I’ll be self managing from afar so I’ll need remote programming capabilities for both. After ...
Marsha Rost
Has anyone here ever painted bathroom tiles?
I have bought a property that is in really good condition but it has ugly blue tile in the bathroom. Do I demo and retile the whole bathroom or can I get away with just painting it? I'm curious to know if painted tile...
Christina R.
No go on first deal and need some props . . .
Ok BP Nation, I need some mental boosting today. After 6 months of reading BP, going to meetups and REIAs, finding a super-sharp investor-friendly realtor, investigating money sources, etc., I made an offer on an ...
Monte Misa
Help getting started
Hello all,I'm new to BP and investing. I am mainly interested in doing buy and hold but I want to try some flips as well. I am in the bay area in the east bay in union city / hayward area.I've found a house that I cou...
Brian Frazier
Any recourse after buying home that has hidden issues ?
We recently bought a home that has foundation issues, the seller is a builder/ contractor and used paint to hide issues. After basement flooding, we had to get waterproofed. Lots of other issues now coming up after li...
Michol Murray
Pay down rental or invest in new properties
Hello BP community!
I've been lurking on the site for some time, but this is my official first post.
I own a SFH in the Phoenix area, was my old primary home, and decided to keep it because I knew it would finally m...
Taylor K.
Rental bathroom rehab
Hi everyone, what kind of shower do you guys put in for a low end rental? There is currently a clawfoot tub that I plan on removing and putting a one piece tub/shower surround. What do you think? Is this the cheapest/...
Allan Smith
Tenant complaining about Mold
Hi guys-I rented out a 400 sq feet studio apartment about a month ago, and today my tenant says there's a musty smell in the studio, likely indicating the presence of mold. As far as I know, there are no leakages in t...