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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
Any tips on balancing renovation costs with tenant expectations when preparing a property for midterm stays?
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28 January 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Bree Jimenez: Hello everyone, my name is Bree I am a new investor looking into get my first rental property and try the BRRR method what tips and advice does anyone have when getting your first rental property?
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2 February 2025 | 6 replies
If anyone has recommendations for what they've been using and like, we would appreciate it greatly as well as any tips you may have for us!
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Anyone have some good tips for wholesaling around a full time job?
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
• Any tips for maximizing house hacking opportunities in this area?
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9 February 2025 | 5 replies
Here are some quick tips to get the most out of the community:🔍 Use the search feature – Got a question?
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
As for the rest of it, you can find a lot of useful tips on past forum posts along with podcasts and youtube material on the topic (BP and other RE sources).We've self managed STRs for a few years.
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10 February 2025 | 24 replies
They will check for everything to ensure safety and habitable. i.e. doors/locks, lights, detectors, windows/screens, appliances (stove with anti-tip plate), hand rails, wiring in the unit and in the basement, lead paint (if children).....etc6.
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29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Any tips on creative ways to scale?
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4 February 2025 | 5 replies
HI @Jonathan JacksonHere is a tip for you as you begin your REI journey.