The amount of paperwork we are required to handle is pretty ridiculous. 

I always go in with a simple offer of this is the rent, and we are also comfortable giving you a (insert something you need to do anyways like a basic, white paint job or a new appliance).This is one of the most uncomfortable parts of the business though, and the quicker you get over being able to have these conversations, the quicker you will be successful in this business.

We are now considering house hacking by buying a neighbor’s house due to our kids' school proximity.Our monthly expenses for our current home are $3,000, and the estimated rental value is $2,300-$2,350.

I feel like the market here is very tight, and most of the properties I analyze are tight or don't make sense.

This market calls for patience and perhaps a little extra negotiation savvy, but for those who lean in, it’s packed with potential.Sellers, hang tight!

Me too, we are neighbors!

We are obviously planning to have an attorney draft our next lease so make sure it checks all the boxes but their lease doesn't end till May 2025.

We are from Allentown as well, and certainly know the challanges lol.You’re on the right track by giving her notice and planning for eviction if she doesn’t vacate.

I would use cleaning services but it's my understanding I could use more than one company over the course of the year to limit how many hours one company spends on it.I'm looking into a utilitarian STR more for business travelers, so this won't be one where everything is perfect, it's bound to accumulate wear and tear I think.The STR would be out of state, but I plan to travel there for probably two weeks a year where I would perform many repairs myself.

My household brings in $6,900 a month  (83k a year) we are buying a house at 395k 6.625 interest rate.