Philip L.
Replacing windows on a rental
I am in the process of renovating a rental property and I need to replace eight windows upstairs and one window in the basement.I have contacted four contractors to come on Monday and Tuesday to provide a price for in...
Allen Ellis
My house isn't selling, how far should I go to improve it?
Hi all, I'll try to be brief.My house has been on the market for 5 months with no offers, even with 2 open houses and extensive marketing. It's large, is a 1920's historic home in a very high-demand area, and feedback...
Andrzej Lipski
Rent control in Connecticut is coming for your property.
....unless you do something about it.
The Connecticut Housing Committee last week just pushed through dozens of "concepts" not even bill proposals. Just concepts which are proposed bills that only had vague titles. ...
Tim Jones
Successfully Purchased 2nd House using Rent by the Room
(I just posted this as my first blog, but it's my first success story also)StrategyRent by the Room (RBTR) allows me to maximize the rental income from a home, while still having long-term tenants on leases. Instead o...
Julie Hassett
Help! I've fallen in love with a long-distance MFH! What's my next step?
Hi BP colleagues!I'm relocating to Baltimore from Los Angeles in June/July and I found a triplex online that I've fallen for. It is:
in the exact neighborhood I want
in the sweet spot of my price range
the first-floor...
Eric DeVito
Future Newbie Landlord /W some Questions. Advice Needed!
Hello all, so I have some questions as a future Landlord that I am just trying to figure out.1) I am interested in a property that is a Short Sale and Utilities are currently turned off. If I do end up buying the prop...
Andrew Angerer
Why have others given up? (conversation starter)
Good evening all, Just trying to get a conversation started about why others have given up in the past. I know many people who are interested in real estate, some pursue it, but many many decide not to do it after a...