Quote from @Kornelius Friske: We have a STR located in peoria AZ. it's 6 beds (garage conversion) and about 3900 sq ft in total. our energy bill last month was $450 and has been hovering in the $350-$450 range since we went live in august.

New landlords have no idea how much money a “bad” tenant can cost, how much of your time they can consume, and how much of your energy they can drain. 

A good PM is efficient with solid policies in place that enable them to act quickly and prevent things from getting out of hand.Legal Compliance & Risk Management: A good PM knows the law and protects you by obeying it.

Quote from @Devin James: We're actively looking at new building plans for future buildsHere some things we're considering while balancing design, cost, and functionality.1) Cost to build – Simple rooflines, efficient use of space, and minimal wasted square footage.2) Functionality – Does the layout actually make sense for how people live?

Makes his time more efficient and complete.  

If the flip is more efficient, and delivers a better profit, go for the flip.Notice, I made hence to efficiency.

Hey everyone,
I am curious how different property managers handle maintenance requests. Do you mostly rely on your property management software, or do you have additional processes in place to keep things running smo...

Quote from @Christian Pichardo: Hey all,I have been listening to Bigger Pockets content for maybe 4 years and finally have removed myself from some side hustles, have the capital, and grew the...brains to start real estate investing.QUICK BIO:I am based in New Jersey, I work as a marketing/efficiency consultant, and have 2 avenues of real estate investing:Short-Term Rentals: I have 3 short-term rentals using my parents apts in NJ ( 1 of them just launched in Nov) for the past 2yrs near NYC (1 of them just launched in mid-Nov).

Partner B will get $220,000 + the single wide, while Partner A's heirs will get the apartment building and the double wide.They intend to sell one property ( the double wide mobile home ) and use the proceeds to either pay down the loan or reinvest in another rental property (possibly in another market).To defer capital gains tax, they plan to use a 1031 exchange for reinvestment.Goals & Challenges:Tax Efficiency – Structure the transfers and payments to minimize tax liabilities for Partner A’s Spouse and the Children.Guaranteed Income for Partner A’s Spouse – Ensure a fixed monthly payment of $1,100/month while transferring ownership to the Children.Long-Term Investment for the Children – Build a solid rental portfolio to support future financial growth.Operating the LLC Under New Ownership – Ensure a smooth transition, including removing Partner A’s Spouse and Partner B from the LLC structure.Proposed Plan & Questions for Advice:Instead of outright gifting the 50% interest, the LLC will be restructured so that Partner A’s Spouse retains a Preferred Equity Stake that provides them $1,100/month in priority payments but gradually transfers ownership to the Children.Payments will only be made when rental income is sufficient (i.e., when rent increases to $850/unit).Partner A’s Spouse is willing to forgo payments in bad financial times but wants assurance that they won’t face any tax consequences on unpaid amounts.If Partner A’s Spouse passes away before full ownership transfer, the Children inherit the shares at a stepped-up basis (avoiding capital gains tax).Questions:How should the LLC Operating Agreement be structured to allow withholding payments when necessary without triggering tax or legal issues?

The house includes high-end upgrades such as custom cabinetry, granite countertops and energy efficient appliances.