![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1368224/small_1695619682-avatar-brianc509.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 February 2025 | 10 replies
Rentrange costs the manager to run each report, so as long as you do not abuse it or send the PM 30 properties I would help you.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3082342/small_1721677816-avatar-jonathanb936.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
Would you rather set it and forget it and not need to refi again or rather take advantage of low/no closing costs on this loan and plan to be more aggressive on your rate at the time of your refi?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2999289/small_1737657126-avatar-ericad77.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 28 replies
Finding durable products at reasonable costs.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3161198/small_1735239568-avatar-gurpreeto1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
You can start to educate yourself on the individual components; how much does it cost to paint on a per sqft basis or what is an average kitchen remodel.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3119662/small_1726460571-avatar-hanhn20.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 8 replies
The challenge with unsafe areas is (1) potentially higher cost of maintenance such as broken windows, etc. and (2) this is by no means meant to be discriminatory but anecdotally from people I've spoken to the challenging tenants tend to be at the lower price points.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3173981/small_1737733985-avatar-maxp191.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
The overhead to start a company is low, but the cost to scale is high.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2880901/small_1700690614-avatar-aaronw454.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
I've done this on one house in order to cut costs - since then, I've added a meter with the utility company but it's a good workaround for the short term.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/981862/small_1736470415-avatar-leong9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/993471/small_1694776073-avatar-amosl2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
31 January 2025 | 1 reply
Planning to sell my property in vegas, just wanted a second opinion on if these are typical, fair costs in today's market.