Roy H.
How much work are STRs really?
Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
Kneegel Benjamin
New to the industry!
What’s going on BP’s family! I am Kneegel Benjamin. A average joe. Not much of a career to speak on, just jobs to pay bills. I am a brand new “investor” that has zero dollars and zero experience in the industry(which ...
Abe Mazliach
mechanical permit and building safety inspection
I own a house that I rent out to a couple. A City Code Compliance Specialist came to my rental unit and told me the direct–vent wall-heater was installed without a plumbing gas permit. He told me to obtain a mechanica...
Andrew Decher
Flooring Contractor Damaged My Dry-walls
I have been working on my first re-model for 4 months now. It is a two bedroom 750 sq/ft ranch that we converted into a three bedroom. We have had just a few projects along the way, including, new electric panel box...
Jesus Villarreal
Direct mail competition
hi everyone, I have a list of out of state and instate owners that have owned their properties since 1996 and below. I plan mailing a yellow letter and have been examining my list by calling owners and asking if they ...
Sean Cole
Should we use a different term for professional wholesalers?
Having just recently made an effort to get active on BP, I see that the prevailing thoughts here about wholesalers are actually the same as mine - and I wholesale for a living! So many folks without money or experien...
Account Closed
Ex is still in house after foreclosure and doesn't want to leave
I little over a year ago I sold a house to a lady with owner financing. But it was her boy friend that put the down payment down 5k then and 5k later which he paid.( he was also the father of some of her children) Th...
Ryan C.
First Deal: 203k 3-Family House Hack
Hello BP!
I just wanted to share my experience with my 203k loan for my first home purchase/House hack. I believe it is the most underutilized loan program, but I can understand the fears of the unknown. With that be...
Monty Bruckman
New Investor in Phoenix Deer Valley
As mentioned above, I live in Deer Valley and would like to become a real estate investor. I've bee listening to more and more podcasts and gaining interested in investment strategies and opportunities. I am working f...
Jeanie Crisp
Rental Credit for nonworking appliance
I have a rental house in Dallas, TX. The house is currently occupied. Recently, there was some extensive water damage that came from a busted dishwasher. I've had the restoration company out, filed an insurance claim ...