24 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Joseph FennerThere is an old one that somehow I still use.You would think with the money this site makes they could create one.

11 February 2025 | 12 replies
I personally am interested in creating a long-term rental portfolio but I'd be interested in hearing any strategy, ie. house flipping, short term rentals etc.

28 February 2025 | 26 replies
I could go in to all kinds of details with the horror stories I've seen, but I'll let BP do the work for me.

23 February 2025 | 25 replies
I have watched a couple of your YouTube videos and found them extremely detailed and informative when it comes to the Milwaukee market and investing.

26 February 2025 | 22 replies
I did try to create a "one size fits all" type of setup in order to compare the strategies.

14 February 2025 | 1 reply
I won't go into all the details, but there always ends up being a significant problem in the documents I get or don't get, in negotiations, etc, and the trigger never gets pulled.For a variety reasons in addition to the above, including my wife's encouragement, I've decided to take a serious look at going the real estate route instead.

26 February 2025 | 17 replies
Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

3 March 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Bharath K Raju: Thank you all for your detailed response.

26 February 2025 | 13 replies
Management & Leasing FeesManagement Fee: 10% of the monthly rent = $180/monthLeasing Fee (Tenant Placement): 60% of one month’s rent = $1,080 (one-time)Lease Renewal Fee: $250 per lease renewalUpfront & Annual FeesOnboarding Fee: $350 (one-time for setting up the property)Annual Administrative Fee: $45 per year (for statements and 1099s)Reserve Fund Requirement: $300 (held for maintenance and expenses)Maintenance & RepairsOrdinary Maintenance: Any repair costs exceeding $300 require owner approval.Emergency Repairs: Up to $300 without prior approval; HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs can go up to $500 without approval.Home Warranty Claim Handling: $40 per claim (if applicable).Multiple Quotes Request Fee: $100 per request if you require multiple vendor quotes.HVAC Filter Supply Fee: $195 per year per HVAC unit.Repairs & Improvements: 10% markup over vendor invoice cost.Additional FeesInterest on Unpaid Sums: 10% late fee with a $39 minimum per month.Paper Check Administrative Fee: $20 per check if not using direct deposit.Insurance Documentation Penalty: $40 per month if proof of insurance is not provided.Eviction Protection Program (Optional): $15/monthProperty Damage Protection Program (Optional): $25/monthTermination FeesEarly Termination Fee: Equal to the management fees for the remaining lease term.Vacant Property Termination Fee: $500 if no tenant is in place.Transfer to Another Manager: $500 file transfer fee.Hey Chani, It looks like this PM company has a fairly detailed fee structure, which is good for transparency, but some of these fees do seem on the higher end, especially for Memphis.

3 March 2025 | 4 replies
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