Alexandra E Aponte
We bought our 1st home & found out we hate living in the suburbs!
Hello BP!I'm pretty new to BP forums, and so far have just posted in the "Welcome to BP section". Thanks for all who welcomed me by the way!Here's our situation: My husband and I just purchased our first home (in sout...
Cenddie Alaban
Would this be a good Buy for a Newbie
My Strategy is Buy and Hold a Duplex in which I plan to live in one and rent the other (if I can afford it); and my niche is an area within 50 miles from O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL. It took me months be...
Elizabeth Roncevic
Tips for Newbie Investors?
So- I feel I've been very active in trying to educate myself so that I'm comfortable and confident when I make my first deal. I've been attending RE investing seminars, educating myself with books, attending webinars...
Anastasia Jordan
Tax Lien Redemption Problem (Took a loss in these streets......)
Purchased a tax lien.Took possession.Made repairs.Received a redemption request.Responded within 10 days with a bill for repairs.Redemptioner received the bill (certified mail signed receipt) on 12/12/17.Lawyer respon...
James Wilcox
My tenants just got up and left. Now what?
I have a rental property a few cities over from where I live. I have been trying to get ahold of my current tenants for almost two weeks to do a scheduled smoke detector/maintenance check on the property. I went over ...
Susan H.
Pets & Required Renter's Policy
In the “you might have similar questions” category: Since my tenants of 3+ years are moving out this summer, I checked with my insurance agent to clarify the rules/restrictions about dogs in rentals. My agent (with Al...
Kaven L.
Should a PM walk the property before dispatching a plumber?
We pay a PM to manage a SFH, and this past week we received a $1k bill from a plumber for fixing the washing machine drain pan. I'm a little frustrated because from the plumbing bill I don't understand what exactly wa...
Rud Sev
How to analyze NNN properties and determine FMV
Hello,I have some experience with small multifamily, SFR and condos, especially analyzing those deals, but I am now considering NNN lease for the ability to invest in passive out of state income. I have been receiving...
Matt Dunlap
How to get a tenant out of a foreclosure while evictions are stop
I'm referring to tenants as the previous owner. There is no lease.
We purchased a foreclosure, gave 3 day notice, then served unlawful detainer. Waited the 5 days with no response from tenant. Received the writ of po...
Dan Tran
Which states have the "best" eviction processes?
One of my biggest anxieties with real estate investing is the eviction process. The thought of unruly tenants squatting in my property without paying rent is a nightmare for a deep introvert like myself. Therefore, wh...