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How do you document condition at move-in/move-out? (research, no pitch)
General Landlording & Rental Properties
How do you document condition at move-in/move-out? (research, no pitch)

Fellow landlords — I'm researching how people actually document property condition at turnover. My working question: has anyone here ever lost money on a deposit deduction (or chosen not to deduct) because their move-in photos weren't organized or convincing enough? What do you use today — phone ...

Negotiating with Terrorists
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
Negotiating with Terrorists

We had a guest stay 8 days in a large cabin. Checked out on Saturday the 26th. Darn the luck that they didn't find "Black Mold" until the last day they were there, and want a partial refund. Said they started having symptoms when they got home. "I am just checking on your investigation findings. ...

Looking for a mentor near Dothan, AL
General Real Estate Investing
Dothan, Alabama
Looking for a mentor near Dothan, AL

Hi! I’m curious if there are any real estate investors near the Dothan, Alabama area that would be willing to mentor my husband and I? I have had one successful flip a few years ago before we got married and my husband is very driven to build a portfolio as well. We’ve been able to find propertie...

I am in a bad market looking to make my first investment. Where should I invest?
Out of State Investing
I am in a bad market looking to make my first investment. Where should I invest?

As the Title says, I am in a bad market, and a soon to be investor. Where are the best cities/states to invest. I have been looking at potentially Indiana. What are some of the key things to know when it comes to long distance investing? What are the steps to getting a loan out of state? If anyon...

Bexley Park out-of-state rental - sell or keep?
Out of State Investing
Delray Beach, Florida
Bexley Park out-of-state rental - sell or keep?

Hi everyone, I live in VA now but still have a rental in Bexley Park Delray Beach 33445. Bought in 2000s 3/2.5 townhouse, rents 2400 but needs work, HOA and insurance up. Tired of managing from far. For those who sold out of state rentals, did you list with agent or sell off-market speed? What di...

Looking to buy or fist House and use ot as an in to real estate investing
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Looking to buy or fist House and use ot as an in to real estate investing

Hi, my name is Tim. My fiance and I are looking to buy our first home, but also try and use it to our advantage to get into real estate. We found a possible deal on a 3 bed 1 bath. We can get it for around 60k under market. Seller will also put a well in. We haven't gone to look at it yet, planni...

Class A Investor Unable to Obtain Clear Books and Records in aDallas Townhome Project
General Real Estate Investing
Class A Investor Unable to Obtain Clear Books and Records in aDallas Townhome Project

I am sharing this as a real estate investor’s experience, not as a legal conclusion. I am a Class A investor in a Dallas-area townhome development project in Mesquite, Texas. The project involves roughly forty-plus residential units. Under the project documents, my investment entity is a Class A ...

Small farm and teacher wanting to add small multifamily
Starting Out
Waco, Texas
Small farm and teacher wanting to add small multifamily

Hello! My wife and I have a small family farm in between Dallas and Waco. We are wanting to add a small multifamily property and grow from there. We are trying to figure out the best way to finance. We have equity and retirement but not sure where to go from there. We've researched loans but keep...

What would you want fully in place before seriously making offers on your first house
Starting Out
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What would you want fully in place before seriously making offers on your first house

I’m preparing to relocate to Pennsylvania and plan to spend time learning the Philadelphia market before buying. My likely first strategy is an owner-occupied duplex or small multifamily, ideally with manageable value-add potential. I’m intentionally not trying to rush into a deal. Before I start...

If You Had $20K to Grow Your RE Business: Mastermind or Execution?
Investor Mindset
If You Had $20K to Grow Your RE Business: Mastermind or Execution?

I’m working through my 2027 business planning and wrestling with a capital-allocation question. I’d be interested in hearing from experienced investors who have faced something similar. Assume you have $20,000 available specifically to grow your real estate business, and that’s the entire growth ...

Is REI still worth doing in today's market
Starting Out
Is REI still worth doing in today's market

As I've been looking more into REI people have been bringing up points of little to no cashflow or even losing money, I know part of REI is also the equity you get out of it but if i wanted to pursue a more cashflow strategy is it still worth it?

Help with a serious breech of confidential information
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Miami Shores, Florida
Help with a serious breech of confidential information

Hi all, First let me say I have been following BP since the beginning. I am a Realtor in Florida. Due to spouses’ job, we rent an apartment in Miami. I know the situation is illegal and quite serious but I am looking for advice as to how to move forward. Management co uses the Bilt app. We can ac...

Curious what system folks are using (& enjoying) to track multiple properties
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Curious what system folks are using (& enjoying) to track multiple properties

Curious how everyone's managing multiple properties & what system you're using, & actually enjoy using. I self-manage a few right now and it all lives in an Excel sheet I built myself. It works fine, but I'm manually entering everything, which is getting old. What I'd love is something that holds...

New to wholesaling any tips
Wholesaling
Cape Coral, Florida
New to wholesaling any tips

Hey everyone, I’m fairly new to wholesaling and I’m based in SWFL. I’ve been learning how to analyze deals, build a cash buyer list, and find off-market properties, but I’m still trying to get better at the process. I’d really appreciate any tips from people who have been doing this for a while e...

Looking for partners
General Real Estate Investing
Bellevue, Washington
Looking for partners

Looking for investors for combining efforts in real estate investment. Im and experienced real estate broker/owner that specializes in real estate investment, property management and housing fix and flip. Looking to partner with investors who are looking for someone to work with in all aspects of...

New real estate investor
Investor Mindset
Nashville, Tennessee
New real estate investor

Hi! I’m looking to connect with other women who are getting into real estate investing or already investing. I’m newer to it and would love to find some like-minded women to connect with on Instagram, share what we’re learning, talk through ideas, and hold each other accountable as we work toward...

Houston cash buyers: what are you buying right now?
Wholesaling
Houston, Texas
Houston cash buyers: what are you buying right now?

Hi everyone, I'm Prosper, a new wholesaler and deal finder based in Nigeria, focused on Houston. I'm building a buyers list, and I'm not offering a deal yet. I want to know what you actually buy so I only send what fits. Which areas or zip codes do you buy in? What price range? Light rehab or hea...

Salesperson in California, looking to invest in PHX
Out of State Investing
Phoenix, Arizona
Salesperson in California, looking to invest in PHX

Hi everyone! I’m just about to graduate college and I will have a solid income post grad, I wanted to start meeting people to build out a team to start investing in PHX where it’s more landlord friendly. Please feel free to share all advice when it comes to what investor groups etc. I should be g...

What Should New Investors Know Before Buying Mortgage Notes?
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
What Should New Investors Know Before Buying Mortgage Notes?

For those who have experience investing in mortgage notes, what are the most important things you look at before purchasing a note? I’m especially interested in how you evaluate the borrower’s payment history, property value, remaining balance, interest rate, and overall risk. For performing and ...

Why your offer loses to a wholesaler, and two sellers they rarely chase
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Why your offer loses to a wholesaler, and two sellers they rarely chase

Investors ask me some version of this every week: "I offered more than the wholesaler and still lost the house." Usually the seller wasn't choosing a price. They were choosing certainty. A wholesaler's offer is short and loose: as-is, no financing contingency, a quick close, and a move-out date t...

If Everybody Can See the Deal, Where’s My Advantage?
General Real Estate Investing
Miami, Florida
If Everybody Can See the Deal, Where’s My Advantage?

A property hits the MLS. Good location. Decent photos. Numbers look interesting. I see it. And so do 500 other investors. So I have to ask myself: "What the hell do I know that they don’t?" Maybe that's the wrong question. Some of the most interesting opportunities I've seen never started with a ...

I am purchasing a new primary residence soon. Sell or rent my current primary?
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Phoenix, Arizona
I am purchasing a new primary residence soon. Sell or rent my current primary?

We are purchasing a new primary residence in approximately 6 months. Should I sell or rent our current primary. Current home should rent for $2,500 per month. We owe $250k with a 3% mortgage and a HELOC for $150k at 10%. Home will sell around $425k. We currently earn $250k per year and have no ot...

Tennessee Turnkey Rental sub 65k
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Tennessee Turnkey Rental sub 65k

Has anyone had experience getting a loan on an investment property under $65k? I’m looking at a rental property in Tennessee for around $50k. It doesn’t need much work to become rent-ready, but I’m having trouble finding lenders willing to finance a loan that small. If you’ve successfully finance...

What should I look for when finding deals?
Starting Out
What should I look for when finding deals?

Hello! I’m 21 years old and working my way through nursing school, but I have recently had an interest in real estate investing. I don’t have any capital for investing at the moment, but I figured I could still practice looking for deals and get good at crunching numbers. I’m currently interested...

Two brothers learning fix & flip wholesaling in Atlanta
Wholesaling
Atlanta, Georgia
Two brothers learning fix & flip wholesaling in Atlanta

We're two brothers early in wholesaling fix & flips, working the Atlanta market from California. We've been calling listing agents on distressed properties and sending offers every day, and we've had some counters but nothing under contract yet. For those of you who've been doing this a while: Wh...