I wanted to ask the forum if their are any recommendations for a contractor that is able to provide repair estimates in Columbia, SC. Also, if I am unable to find one prior to my scheduled walk through of the proper...

I am looking for assistance in estimating repair costs for basements when sizing up  potential rental properties. I have two categories of basements in mind. Category 1: the basement shows some hairline cracks at the...

Before I list my house I'll need various repairs such as new carpet, a new sink, some new ceiling fans and fixtures in the bathroom and a fresh coat of interior and exterior paint. Generally speaking should I have the...

I bought my first rental property in early 2015 (a duplex) which continues to be a success almost 3 years later. For one reason or another, unlike most, I felt a feeling of being content and went back to the sidelines...

Hi everyone,I recently purchased my first property, a duplex in Cleveland, OH.  There is a retaining wall that is bowing, which I had an estimate done during the purchase contract which the seller dropped the sales pr...

Hi,I have a triplex under contract with a purchase price of $212.5K and $8500 seller closing cost assistance (he struck the percentage and wrote in that number instead). All repairs have been agreed on (not appraisal ...

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I had a tenant move out and the tenant left the property in poor condition.  It is a SFH. Property manager states that the flooring needs to be changed, whole house needs to be repainted, deep cleaning, chang...

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I have a potential deal in my lap and I needed my feedback. I want to lease option this property and this would be the first time I would doing so.

I found a duplex on the market for $11...

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So I'm new to BP, and the real estate investing business. I currently have been reading a lot of the books here on BP, and soaking in as much knowledge as possible. With that being said, I have been in the mar...

I recently read a post touting how using a property manager is better than managing ones own properties based on a property managers skill level and experience. But I am of the belief that once an investor gets to a c...