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Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
25 January 2025 | 18 replies
The Kwikset Smartkey system is an accident waiting to happen, the stories of them jamming up when you try to reset them are true, it happened to me.
Roger Flot Updated Insurance for renovated property
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
In that they will detail the scales they use, including at which level of renovation it's possible to get things "reset" so it is appraised as if it is a new built property.
Diandre Pierce Mobile home park opportunity
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Time for the economy to reset and interest rates to come down. 
Alissa Schmitz Has anyone tried TurboTenant's maintenance program Lula?
31 December 2024 | 8 replies
This plan covers 24/7/365 troubleshooting services from Lula's experts (such as guidance on resetting a circuit breaker), tenant coordination for scheduling repairs, and access to a network of vetted professionals.Once you're subscribed to Lula, you can set aside a pre-approved amount for repairs, which can be used without needing to contact you as well.
Jeffrey Edwards Fail forward and fail fast is my motto
2 January 2025 | 1 reply
Don't give up the pursuit.Fail fast works better in software than in real estate: reset the server, push a patch, etc. 
Bob Dole Cost Segregation -- What is the true benefit of the accelerated depreciation?
9 January 2025 | 32 replies
When an owner passes away, the property’s tax basis is reset to its fair market value on the date of death (this is known as the “step-up basis”).
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. 
Jerell Edmonds Spilt utlities or add another meter ??
1 January 2025 | 12 replies
Unit 3 trips a breaker and wants to reset it but the breaker box is in unit 1 and they're on vacation...
Philip Ganz How does a Deferred Sales Trust work?
2 January 2025 | 12 replies
This can help reduce risk and volatility by preventing overexposure to a single asset class. 1031 is only for investment property.7) Deprecation Schedule resets when the property is purchased in partnership with a DST.
Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Mine was also out of state, in a town I’d never visited, and I relied heavily on videos from my agent.This sounds like a tough first deal, but it seems like you have some capital on the side, which will be useful as you face the upcoming challenges and learn from those expensive early mistakes.Regarding the subject of this post, “help me adjust my expectations,” I’d recommend assuming that; repairs will cost twice as much as you estimate, maintenance and vacancy rates will likely double from your initial projections, there’s a very real chance you may lose money on this deal.That said, there are ways to mitigate these risks by:- Keep asking questions here on BP and connecting with local experts- Stay proactive and communicative with your agent and property manager.And remember “Inspect what you expect.”Im not trying to discourage you but to help reset your expectations.