Robert Matelski
What measurable parameters do you use in location analysis?
Hey fellow buy and hold investors!I am curious to hear what measurable tangible metrics you use when analyzing specific sub-locations (e.g. specific zips, suburbs, neighborhoods, etc., but NOT the actual properties th...
Lena S.
Oregon enacted rent control measure, is landlording still worthed
Of course, raising rents every year for the same tenants it's not a good idea, however not having an option to raise rents means sell the property before it ends up foreclosure. How do you feel about new Oregon law? D...
Andrew Faukner
Vacation Rentals Banned at South Lake Tahoe, Measure T
It looks like Measure T has passed in South Lake Tahoe. The measure says they will ban vacation rentals in most of the city. It looks like they are going to phase this in over three years. I'm sure there will be lawsu...
Eric Koelling
Oregon measure would ban landlords charging tenants ‘pet rent’
https://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/latest-news/oregon-measure-would-ban-landlords-charging-tenants-pet-rent/Thoughts?
Amos M.
San Jose Business Tax for Landlords - Measure G Rates
All wanted share with you new Business Tax Rates put in place by Measure G. For those new to being a landlord in San Jose this is a requirement to obtain a Business Tax Number. Had a nice talk with Dean about Measur...
Sarah Kuppert
Recommended safety measure on unrented rowhouse in Baltimore, MD
I recently bought a row house in Baltimore, MD, in NE Highlandtown on a somewhat "lively" block (lots of through traffic, regular drug deals, but also kids and people just hanging out and music). The houses trashcan w...
Benion Horton
Expectations for Financial Measures and Investment Returns in MFR
Hello,While we have been owners of commercial real estate for 7-8 years, we are now looking at expanding our horizons and seeking to buy and hold smaller multi-family units (2-5). An excerpt from our (in progress) bus...
Shawntelle Boston
DSCR Comps vs CAPs...which is preferred to measure profitability
Hello,
I was running comps for my investment properties for my own FYI. Do you use DCSR to measure profitability or CAPs (pro forma)?Property #1: CAP: 3.42% Gross: 1.597 Net: 0.469 --need to increase rentProperty ...
Account Closed
Measuring direct mail response rate & effectiveness: Any horror stories?
Based on some of the threads on here, it seems like quite a few of those who have tried some sort of direct mailing feel like they either shot an 'air ball' or totally missed something.I would like to know what sort o...
Jeff S.
Key Fobs, Cameras, and other Security Measures for Multi-family
One of our nine-unit apartment buildings has been having a few issues with security lately. We've had some packages and equipment stolen along with complaints of non-tenants coming into the common areas at all hours ...