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19 April 2024 | 8 replies
I don't think BP will let me post it so just do an internet search "home inspectors Calgary Alberta".
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19 April 2024 | 5 replies
I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.
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21 April 2024 | 17 replies
This includes internet research, books, interviewing long time investors, fund managers, brokers.
18 April 2024 | 8 replies
I've not found anywhere on the internet where for eg a $50K loss on the property can be taken as K1 loss on personal income.New CPA said you cannot take rental losses and pass them through to personal taxes even if you do an LLC.
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18 April 2024 | 4 replies
Although I have had experience in the past with smart locks that strictly run off internet connection with a FOB/smart device, that can get messy, and annoying quickly for everyone involved.
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25 April 2024 | 209 replies
There is enough information on the internet on how to buy a house , the average buyer isnt totally stupid . ( well there are some ) .
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21 April 2024 | 47 replies
Because saying you own multiple “units” is supposed to impress your friends or random strangers on the internet in a way saying I have a healthy mix of stocks and bonds doesn’t.
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17 April 2024 | 4 replies
Access to utilities like water, electric, sewer, and internet plays a HUGE role in which strategy to choose.
18 April 2024 | 41 replies
I never go by anything the Internet says.
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17 April 2024 | 9 replies
I would do what makes you sleep better at night, not what some fella on the internet tells you to do.You can read what they have to say, but they aren't going to bed with your stress, your problems, your goals, and everything in between.