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Isaam Brown Seeking Guidance for My First Full Investment Property in Atlantic City
30 October 2025 | 10 replies
With the BRRRR the one major piece of advice I will give you is that AC's city officials and building department are notorious for screwing with you. 
Kasey Hardt Market Watch- Charlotte October 2025
6 November 2025 | 3 replies
Below is your October 2025 Charlotte market update — including exciting infrastructure news​ and a snapshot of the tightest rental markets across the region.​Infrastructure Spotlight: Charlotte’s Rail Trail Bridge ProjectConstruction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge over I-277, a $16–21 million project that will connect Uptown Charlotte to South End via a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge.Quick facts:-The bridge will span ~280 feet across I-277, linking the Brooklyn Village (Stonewall) Station area in Uptown to the Charlotte Rail Trail under the East Morehead Street bridge.
Rose Boas Finally Saying Hello!
21 October 2025 | 6 replies
Welcome (officially LOL)!
Kamyar K. Non-paying and non-responsive tenant
16 October 2025 | 8 replies
She was very appreciative and just signed the agreement I sent her to terminate the tenancy, so it's officially done. 
Austin Williams Has anyone ever used earnest money to secure a partnership?
27 October 2025 | 1 reply

Hey BP community,
I’m exploring creative ways to structure deals and wanted to ask—has anyone here ever used earnest money as leverage to bring in a partner?
For example:
•You found a deal that is seller financed a...

Christopher Rubio Section 8 Investing — Still a Smart Move in 2025?
7 November 2025 | 7 replies
We embrace S8 applicants, but screen them just like any other applicant.Many have an entitlement mentality and try to leverage their S8 voucher by pretending to be helpless:1) A percentage won't apply because they expect a landlord to waive application fees for them.2) Many cry broke and expect a landlord NOT to charge them a security deposit.3) Many of those same S8 tenants trying to avoid paying a security deposit, won't make an effort to call the list of nonprofits we send them that will pay their security deposit if they apply.4) A lot of them try to avoid paying for utilities.
Ken M. News for Newbies - How to get started
31 October 2025 | 0 replies
There are now so many resources and so many people to answer those questions, that you are officially negligent if you don't speak up and take advantage. ;-)That's a start.
Jorge D. how to offset capital gains from income investment?
11 November 2025 | 14 replies
Only capital losses, like losses on stock or crypto sales, can offset capital gains.You might consider other options, such as borrowing again a life insurance policy or a securities-backed loan on your current portfolio, to free up funds for a down payment without triggering capital gains.
Nick Copland My Tenant Screening System for 30–90 Day Stays
6 November 2025 | 8 replies
How much do you charge for a security deposit?
Daniel M. Howey Test (pass or fail)
5 November 2025 | 9 replies
Most security attorneys are probably going to tell you your investment is a security because they want the work.