Devin James
To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
Stress is a function of a decision not being kept whole or answered.
Michael Bertsch
Fireplace
21 December 2024 | 14 replies
@Michael BertschAs a general rule, we only leave a fireplace functional unless it has a sealed, externally vented, gas insert ... and, even then we may disconnect it.Check with your insurance provider and see how unhappy a functional fireplace in a rental makes them.
Edward Toomey V
5 months using RentRedi and I HATE it
19 January 2025 | 55 replies
Exploring other options like Appfolio or Apartments.com which might offer the balance of support and functionality you need, is a sensible approach.
Marc Shin
STR soap and toilet paper
19 December 2024 | 28 replies
You might be shocked by the amount of toilet paper some people use for their "functions" and some of the fancier stuff does not disintegrate as easily.Personally, I cannot remember a single place I've ever stayed in my life - STR, hotel, whatever - that I can remember liking or disliking the toilet paper.
Phillip Austin
Nightmare Tenant - This is why you need a property manager!
24 December 2024 | 7 replies
Both screen doors upstairs do not function correctly.Plumbing problems-The garbage disposal in the kitchen was not cleaned, is smelly and the rubber is flipped outwards.The bathroom sink in the smaller bedroom does not drain correctly despite us using an entire bottle of drain cleaner on it.Common areas that are not kept clean or have garbage-There was no attempt to clear the patio of years of accumulated debris and filth.
James Masotti
Project management software - how do you manage your projects?
17 December 2024 | 17 replies
These softwares have a lot of functionality, but honestly there is a steep learning curve and the functionality is probably overkill for most rehabbers.FlipperForce - Web-based House Flipping Software built specifically for flipping & rehabbing houses w/ Estimating, Gantt Scheduling, Task Management & Budget ManagementGeneric Project Management SoftwaresThere are nearly an infinite amount of potential generic Project Management softwares available that provide powerful functionality for managing project schedules, tasks & documents.
Jeffery Campbell
Go where the opportunity lies!
18 December 2024 | 3 replies
We focus on CapEX before beauty. as a realtor we understand selling or renting homes you have to make the home function, Roofing, windows, electrical and plumbing. after we address these we focused on beautify making sure the upgrades match the area and is forward thinking with color scheme, flooring, and flow.
Diana Teng
Should I Buy My First Rental Property Out-of-State If I'm Unable to Scout the Area?
29 January 2025 | 54 replies
Check out the threads that Nicholas L. linked to above then use the search function and you will find literally dozens more like it and begin to understand what can go wrong.
Kyle Fitch
Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?
6 January 2025 | 57 replies
With real estate, you have to make sure each property is functioning at full capacity or you’ll be losing money.You can analyze properties and be pretty sure (as long as you don't rationalize bad deals into good ones) what your numbers will be.
David Pike
Ashcroft Capital AVAF2 Fund 2 Status - Potential Capital Call?
20 December 2024 | 22 replies
In addition to the issues with debt costs, the properties don't seem to be functioning in a manner that will lead to profitability or even break even.