Ed Lopez
Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
This is a small 3 br house.Work Order Instructions:- Entry 1 : Security/Screen Door | Replace Exterior Door Screen- Entry 1 : Wall/Ceiling | Spackle and paint- Bathroom 1 : Door Stop | Replace door stop- Bathroom 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulb- Bathroom 1 : Shower/Tub Caulking | Re-silicone tub- Bathroom 1 : Toilet bowl/lid/seat | Replace toilet seat- Bathroom 1 : Toilet Paper Holder | Replace toilet paper holder- Bathroom 1 : Tub/Shower | Relay loose shower tiles- Bedroom 1: closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Install Closet Rod- Bedroom 1: closest to the front door : Light Fixture/Fan | Fan light does not work - replace fan- Bedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Closet/Door/Track/Shelving | Replace closet rod- Bedroom 2: 2nd closest to the front door : Window Covering | Replace blinds- Bedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Switch/Outlet | Install smoke/CO detector- Bedroom 3: furthest from the front door : Window Covering | Replace blind- Dining Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace Blind- Hallway/Stairs 1 : Light Fixture | Replace bulb- Hallway/Stairs 1 : Other | Replace blind- Kitchen 1 : Window Covering | Replace other blind- Laundry Room 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulb- Living Room 1 : Switch/Outlet | Replace Outlets- Living Room 1 : Window Covering | Replace Blinds- Basement 1 : Light Fixture/Fan | Replace bulb- Systems 1 : Thermostat | Reattach thermostatLine ItemsDescription AmountLabour hours, replace several blinds, screens, door stopper, replace toilet seat and toilet paper holder, reset showertiles, install closet rods, replace necessary bulbs, smoke detectors and outlets, touch up paint$2,096.38Shop Supplies $3.00Ace hardware invoice I51016 $44.64Ace Hardware I50619 $53.69Ace Hardware I50569 $43.57Total $2,552.16The gross rents on these units are great but so much of the profits get eaten away by the turnover costs it just makes less and less sense every year.
Grant Shipman
Navigating Zoning Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Living Real Estate Invest
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"
Will Greenlee
RentRedi Personal Experience - Do not recommend - Noticed BiggerPockets promotion
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Here are just some of my notes: 1) Using RentRedi to post my properties did not give me an option to save the lead photo, and this is HUGE because it is the first photo/thumbnail that shows on the listings in Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
Justin Mathews
REIA Meetings in St. Joseph MO?
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
We also lead a Joplin Area REIA on the First Tuesday of each month at Old Chicago/La Quinta and a Springfield Mo REIA on the first Thursday of each month at the Relics event center.
Luis Fajardo
Fannie & Freddie Privatization: Key Insights for Investors
7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Institutional investors and hedge funds may allocate more capital to private lending platforms, leading to better loan products and increased liquidity.
Matt Miller
What Systems Are Brokers Using to Run Their Business? (CRM, LOS, Marketing, etc.)
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
CRM: What’s the best CRM for managing leads and clients?
James Anderson
How Do Investors and Agents Build Off-Market Deal Partnerships?
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
It would be possible in other ways like a lot of hot client leads but anything other than that will probably be specific to what that agent needs.
Spencer Ware
Retired NFL Player 2x SB Champ
27 January 2025 | 48 replies
Who else would have the knowledge to lead others than a 33 year old former football player; who wrote a book that is being hocked by Bigger Pockets.Maybe you can get Nails (Lenny Dykstra) to write a book that BP can sponsor?
Jared Carrano
New Investor Exploring Hudson Valley Real Estate Opportunities
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.
Diandre Pierce
Mobile home park opportunity
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Time for the economy to reset and interest rates to come down.