Hello BP Community, Not a visit goes by where I don’t learn something new. I recently completed a rehab on a SFR thru my LLC using a loan from a private lender for the purchase, and funded the remodel using a HELOC on...

Say you have a tenant who wants you to replace carpeting that is worn but still functional.  Or he wants you to fix a gutter that is old but still does the job.  Or he wants you to paint a kitchen ceiling when all it ...

They countered by accepting my original offer with inspection. I received the two previous inspections done and one shows a lot more work that needs to be done than the other. My concerns are: -Some of the electrical ...

Hello Everybody. My name is Tom Greeley. The reasons I have joined Bigger Pockets are to:    a. Research information before making my first RE investment purchase of buy and hold. Specifically duplexes.    b. Network ...

Hi everyone! My name is Mary, and I'm new to BiggerPockets. I live in a suburb of Rochester, NY, and am confident that there are deals to be found in my city. I've never owned real estate before, but I'm beyond ready ...

For the landlords that show property to tenants, I'd like to know what steps you take to increase personal safety during showings.  I typically have success finding tenants by posting listings to craigslist. However, ...

Okay folks, here's one for you to chew on this Tuesday morning. ;)My tenant flushed a plastic bottle, about 4-5" long, about 1-2" in diameter down the toilet and clogged it.  It's most likely caught in the drain trap ...

Hi, All!
I just applied for a HELOC with my credit union that is offering a 5 year draw, 15 year repayment at a 5.49% fixed rate. 4.99% fixed rate for a 10 year repayment. I went ahead with the 15 year repayment. Thi...

Hi all,Is text and/or email an acceptable way of discussing pending issues with your tenants? Or does any communication regarding rents, fees, utilities, etc. have to be done via mail? If for some reason you end up in...

for all the landlords out there - what were some of the items/actions you did that made your tenants happy?

1. i was at a house the other day and the tenant mentioned the bath sink was draining slowly. next day i ch...