Christopher Hu
First Rental Property listing questions
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.
Thanh Lu
For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
28 January 2025 | 17 replies
If you want to do it yourself, be ready to answer text messages at 3 AM, solve problems within a 2 hour window, deal with contractors who aren’t able to “turn” a vacancy quick enough, and guests who want “instant” gratification.
Ryan Kane
Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Then it's simple, build the home, find crews to do the work (you should already have them basically from the prior step), excavation, concrete, sealing, framing, roof/gutters/siding, windows, insulation drywall, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, finishes, etc. basically in that order.
Jake Andronico
Just met w/ a developer - housing affordability may get much worse.
27 January 2025 | 23 replies
anywhere in miami dade county you can go vertical. you just have to have the pockets
Makan A Tabrizi
Nail/Screw Holes in Walls
22 January 2025 | 39 replies
I use eggshell on the walls, flat only on ceilings and high gloss on trim and windows.
James R.
I really dislike Airbnb. Anyone else?
26 January 2025 | 21 replies
I just submitted pics of the damage and estimates to repair or replace.One was a broken window.
Ricky R.
Syndicated Deal Analyzer?
25 January 2025 | 29 replies
If your LOI is accepted and you are give your window, you would need to use a way more comprehensive analysis tool.
Jeff G.
What are some warning signs that an area is slipping from C class to D class?
7 January 2025 | 19 replies
Unkempt lawns, trashy or broken down vehicles, mattresses and trash on empty lots, boarded up houses, bars on windows, dealers and hookers on the corners, the lack of stores or gas stations, occupied properties are dilapidated, etc.Or when Google maps shows stuff like this:
Robert Spiegel
Security Deposit Deduction: What is reasonable for cleaning
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
She did move in two cats during her tenancy (with my permission after the fact), and the house was left in fairly good condition when she moved out:Most holes were patched (though some in the basement were missed).It was moderately clean but needed extra cleaning due to cat hair in the carpets.Minor issues included:A missing doorbell.Missing shower hardware.One of the window blinds needed replacement.A truck bed full of items left in the shed that I had to haul away.Since I was in a pinch between Christmas and New Year’s, I hired professional cleaners for a quick turnaround.
Nick Rivers
How to become an expert underwriting deals?
19 January 2025 | 11 replies
Once you walk a property, you often have to throw your original underwriting out the window.