Darlene S.
Avantstay pros cons for an owner? Short Term Rental
17 January 2025 | 33 replies
They have a brand they're trying to keep consistent over the entire portfolio.
Caliana Johnstone
AI assistence for leasing
15 December 2024 | 5 replies
To streamline the process, I want to ensure applicants qualify before scheduling a viewing.It would be beneficial to implement an AI-based system to consistently and efficiently ask prospective tenants the pre-screening questions I currently ask repeatedly.
Fed Finjap
Reflecting on my first year house hacking a 3-flat in Chicago
2 January 2025 | 11 replies
It wasn’t how I wanted to kick things off, but I worked with a contractor to get the bathroom fixed and functional.Once that was behind me, I focused on improving the building and maximizing income:I installed a shared washer and dryer for the tenants, a major upgrade that added convenience and increased the property’s value.I rented out the two garage parking spaces, bringing in consistent revenue.I also raised rents for the second- and third-floor tenants I inherited to be just below market-rate.
Sofia De Santos Tavarez
How do you determine a scope or work and what materials to buy?
26 December 2024 | 13 replies
To streamline design choices, create a design guide or "mood board" beforehand to stay consistent with finishes that match the neighborhood's expectations.For monitoring progress, a property manager can sometimes oversee construction, but it’s typically better to rely on the GC for updates.
William Vreeland
Section 8 Indianapolis
21 December 2024 | 6 replies
My experience with Section 8 has been pretty consistent between Indy and several other cities.
Brady Morgan
Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Primarily, portfolios consisting of stocks, ETFs, and/or mutual funds.There are a few ways to mitigate the risk with this sort of LOC.
Kegan Scholl
Best market for first house hack to cash flow? FL, TX, AZ, UT, other?
18 December 2024 | 5 replies
It is consistently ranks in the top 5 areas for real estate investing for a reason.
Gamal Harding
Property Management is Much More than Collecting Rent…
23 December 2024 | 9 replies
A strong partnership benefits both parties.Happy vendors are more likely to prioritize your jobs and provide high-quality service, benefiting both tenants and owners.Balancing Stakeholder NeedsBalancing these relationships requires a strategic approach:1.Standardized Processes: Implement systems that ensure consistency and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests, approvals, and payments.2.Transparency: Use technology, like owner and tenant portals, to provide real-time updates and visibility into ongoing issues.3.Regular Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders.
Waruna Yapa
Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
8 January 2025 | 14 replies
It sounds like there's no consistent place to go to given daily rate changes, quotas to hit etc?
Ryan Goff
Grocapitus - Anyone have experience with them?
11 January 2025 | 168 replies
I excluded the Jan and Jul months data since they were anomalies and I wanted more consistent data.