Thanh Lu
How to screen guests who book directly instead of Airbnb, VRBO, etc
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!
Jerry Zigounakis
3-2-1 Buy Down
22 January 2025 | 6 replies
It's a decent tool, but as Greg mentioned, I'd definitely plan for a worst case scenario and make sure it cash flows at the highest interest rate juuuust in case.
Thomas Farrell
BRRRR with ~400k Capital
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
If scaling quickly is your goal, DSCR loans are a great tool for the refi portion since there’s no 12 month seasoning requirement like conventional loans, and DTI isn’t a factor.
Steven Moutray
New to REI, Building foundation
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators to run the numbers and ensure the properties align with your investment goals.## Financing OptionsFor Hard Money and Private Lender financing, it's crucial to build relationships with local lenders.
Sunny Wu
Tenant wants to break lease 8 months early
6 January 2025 | 6 replies
I told them, I've tried renting before during February, March and have found little to no leads because my community usually caters to families with kids in school etc.
Natalie Tran
How busy is the Mid-term rental market in Arizona?
27 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can use the Bigger Pockets management finder tool to look up MTR management companies in the area and then I have a few recs I can provide if you are interested.Shoot me a message if you would like to discuss further and I can help you strategize to make sure you make the best decision possible!
Charles Evans
New House Hacker
22 January 2025 | 13 replies
Learning how to use the correct tools and materials for a job, YouTube videos and even ChatGPT will help you get through 80% of the problems you will run into.My rule was I would not mess with HVAC, plumbing and electrical Or if it would take more than a few hours.
Alex Moazeni
Teanent stopped me from removing a storage fence
27 January 2025 | 5 replies
We drafted a short-term “use agreement” giving her a couple of months to find a new spot for her outdoor furniture and tools.
Tod DuBois
Typical Occupancy Rate - and how to calculate?
24 January 2025 | 4 replies
You could use tools like Airdna and Pricelabs, filter for 30 min listings, and see what it tells you.
Rafael Valdor
Renting out my townhouse: DIY vs. PM vs. Realtor
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.