Ryan Moore
Property Management Fee Structure
Hi, I'm closing on a multi-family 4-plex in Phoenix and I'm starting to research property management companies. I've noticed that some charge a flat rate vs taking a percentage of the total rental income. The flat r...
Leigh Ann Smith
Will you buy a flood zone house?
Assuming that you are purchasing a SFR as a buy and hold, and you're financing it with a conventional mortgage, would you even consider properties for which flood insurance will be required by the mortgage company?We'...
Tariq B.
One Email Short of Firing the Property Manager
So I have been using the same property manager for almost 2 years now on one property I have a few states over from me. From the get go it was a rocky relationship. They did work to the house without my consent, and b...
Toby Coons
First job out of college. Start IRA or save up for first RE deal?
Hey everyone,My name is Toby and, as the title states, I am currently starting my first job out of college. My question revolves around peoples' opinions on how to best prepare myself to invest in income producing pro...
Giovanni D Midili
Which is better? Paying down student debt (~60.000) or investing
Hi,My name is Giovanni and I'm a 30-year-old single dad to a 6-year-old daughter. I currently have about $80k in tax-advantaged accounts (401k, Roth IRA, HSA) and as of last year I've maxed out those accounts. Addit...
Alex Lesar
First time homebuyer down payment or no down payment?
Hello BP community! I'm brand new to this whole REI thing with a grand total of 0 investment properties...but looking to grow! I'm in the Air Force and will be stationed in Enid, OK for the next 3+ years. Looking to b...
Jonathan Satizabal
Tenant Recently Found Out They Have Cancer
I have a tenant that recently found out they have cancer and cannot work for at least 6 months because they will be going through chemo. They missed two rent payments because they were waiting on their disability insu...
Bill Ward
What to do with $$ if I cash out
I have a single rental, considering selling due to appreciation and just not too interested in the landlord job anymore. My question is what I should do with the funds if I sell, should be roughly $70-80k after all fe...
Jackie Arrondo
Inheriting Tenants on House Hack First 3 Unit Multi (RI)
Hey Everyone! Looking for some guidance as I am closing on my first investment property in RI that I'll be housing hacking. All units currently occupied, on month to month that haven't had paperwork since about 2017,...
Ramon Copeland
Lock changing responsibility
I have a tenant that got a divorce and I’m signing a new lease with him and he is asking me to change his locks is it my responsibility as a landlord