Hello All,I just received applications for our first tenants ever. They have passed all of our screens (criminal, credit, etc) and in general, I feel good about it. But there are some quirks:• It is 4 people total. A ...

I'm furious... we're in escrow (B of A REO property). We agreed to allow seller to select escrow/title services. We are having SERIOUS escrow problems. The escrow officer has NEVER returned a phone call or email an...

I have a few things that needed input from BP landlords on turning over a unit.SHOWING A UNIT WHILE STILL BEING OCCUPIEDThis is something I have never done I always waited till the unit is vacant and I have a chance t...

Is there a good reason why people don't advertise and market their units for rent well in advance of when it's time to turn it over?  I had great luck getting a leased signed in February for a July move in date.  I do...

I have had my first rental ad out for almost a month. Wanted to get the rental filled by 5/1, but if I need to wait for better candidates I will. Much rather wait for better renters than jump the gun into a nightmare ...

Hey @Bob Beach and @Xiao Xiao here is the post I promised.  I am happy to talk more about any of this at any time.  I am traveling at the moment though so you can also fee free to reach out to Ken Klingler or Jack Inm...

I'm going to skip right over pointing out that in 1997 Obama said Bush was wrong in referring to Iran as a nuclear threat. We all know Obama will say anything and won't get called on it to verify it so that's a pointl...

Question for you all to see what makes more sense to do right now.Debt: I have $15k in credit card debt that has an interest rates of 10-16% depending on the card. Minimum monthly is $350 but I usually put a little ex...

Hey folks, I'm interested in opinions -  pros/cons on this strategy of new construction for STR income. I am in my DD period with a contract on the lot for $89k. Here's my projected numbers on the deal: My income/expe...

Hey BP community! I need some advice as I'm sure most everyone here is. Here's my situation, I'm 21 years old, single, still with my parents (to save up my money to invest<-- Dad's advice [You rock]), and I have ab...