Charles Ho
Landlording in Baltimore City
Hey BiggerPockets,I am looking to purchase a townhouse in Baltimore, MD as a rental. After researching online at landlord-tenant laws in the state of Maryland, I noticed that Baltimore City is especially tenant-frien...
John Lingel
Investing while living abroad
Hey Y'all, this is my first time on the forms but I have been listening to the podcast for around 4 or 5 years now. Great Stuff! I have 2 rental properties I got in 2011 but I have not bought anything since, mainly be...
Jeffrey Goers
Need opinions on an area in Baltimore City
Hi folks I have the opportunity to pick up a couple turnkey rehabs - two 3BR units in a building side by side. They are near the intersection of Denison Street and Gwynns Falls Pkwy. Any opinions on that area for bo...
Brian Garrett
Newby trying his first total house renovation
Hello everyone,I am a newbie to the whole real estate investment world and am looking to move on my first property if possible. I have been reading books and I have been studying everything I can. But due to some issu...
Joshua McGinnis
Possible to "Rehab" remotely?
I'm looking at several HomePath properties in more amenable markets than my own and many will require some degree of repair before their rent-ready.
My question to you guys is how would you best advise on ...
Will Gaston
Do You Think My College Students Tenants Busted this Floor Joist?
All:My handyman just called me and said that a floor joist was split underneath one of my college student rentals. Five guys live there and had friends over for the Super Bowl on Sunday night. They claim it was only "...
Account Closed
Upgrading building in Gentrifying Neighborhood
I'm in a predicament of handling a family owned residential building in a area of town that is quickly gentrifying. I have my own thoughts on that loaded term. The building has been rented to only one ethnic group, m...
Robert Cioffi
new construction vs getting run down property and rehabbing
hello, trying to break into my 1st property. inventory scarce and expensive in NJ where I live. looking at some new construction in developments surrounding Philly. just don't have experience or time to rehab even...
Matthew Irish-Jones
The Cash Flow Trap
If you are just starting out I suggest you don't fall into the cash flow trap. What is the cash flow trap? It starts with a picture of a guy with abs on a beach sipping a light beer next to a beautiful woman. Then a...
Michael Lerch
Backing out of wholesale contract
This is the last thing I wanted to have happen, but I need to get out of this contract. I couldn't find an investor to assign the contract to, and now I'm supposed to close on May 14th for $14,000 plus closing costs. ...