This is a few month late but I think its time I share my success story here. Although not my first rental property I have purchased( I have purchased 2 other in BC Canada before), but it is the first property that I p...

I’ve been on BP for a while and learning lots of great info from forums, other posts/people and of course the podcasts. So I figured it’s time to share one of my own stories currently in progress…who knows maybe it w...

Hi Everyone,
My wife and I are looking to buy our first MFH in the Cleveland area, and I’m interested in knowing if anyone has had to deal with squatters on their properties. I’m wondering how common of a problem squ...

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My name is JD Monroe. I am in the Air Force and currently stationed in the Shreveport/Bossier area. I have very little Real Estate experience, but I’m willing to learn! My plan is to buy ...

I am looking at a home built in 1900 for buy and hold. I would like to know, what are the dangers of buying a home that was built that old. The home looks in good condition. One thing I observed is that the steps of t...

Good morning BP,I own an STR in the New Orleans area that is listed on airBNB and VRBO. I used Pricelabs to set my nightly rates which dynamically adjusts rates on a daily basis. Might nightly rate is currently set to...

I will be rehabbing my investment property (property manager will oversee) and am wondering if contractors expect some upfront payment (e.g carpet layer to buy carpet, cabinet maker for kitchens). I currently have a s...

I own a single Cabin in a vacation town in WA state that I use as a family vacation home and STR. When I first bought it 5 years ago I lived 2 hours away, had never owned an STR before and worked full time so it made ...

Hello, I love this forum and the sage advice. I'll try to be short and to the point.

Purchased for $310k, 3400 sq ft beautiful brick home with separate entry/laundry/kitchens. It was a bank REO. Upper level has wo...

Maybe you guys don't think like this... but when I do an appraisal I get paid a fee no matter how many hours I work; but, I keep track of my hours so I can calculate $/hr so I know what types of jobs I should focus my...