Pearson Caldwell
What constitutes separate apartments?
I am in the process of buying a home. The home is currently zoned as a two-family, but it has three stories with three separate apartments. The second and third floor share utilities, with the second floor covering ut...
Elmer Bonilla
How Do I Reduce Operating Expenses on Detroit Suburb STR?
Hey BP community,Looking for some advise on reducing operating fees on my str in the city of Southfield, MI (Detroit suburb). This is my first property, bought it last December and went live in mid March. Until now it...
Brian H.
Question about potentially inheriting Section 8 tenants
Hey everyone,So, I'm in the process of potentially purchasing a Triplex. Very exciting moment for me as this will be my first rental and I really hope that I could mostly stick to multifamily if not completely stick t...
Julio Gonzalez
Commercial Buildings and the Need for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
If you own a commercial property, I would bet that you have been trying to find ways to reduce your expenses to improve your bottom line and you’ve been experiencing high energy costs. 40% of a building’s total ener...
Robert Cabral
STR Tools/Software Suggestion
Hey BP Team,I'm at the beginning of my research into STR software. I'm wondering what tools some of you are using and what you like the most about it. Looking for tools to do the following: Automated Messaging, Dynami...
Tyler Howell
3 way mixing valve and 150 degrees to extend hot water?
Need a new water heater and a 50 gallon is the biggest that will fit in my rental. Can't install a tankless due to weather and elevation (according to mechanic). He recommends installing a three way mixing valve and c...
Todd Holman
The Millennial Effect: Shaping the Future of Housing
In recent years, the Millennial generation has emerged as a dominant force in the housing market, exerting a significant influence on trends, preferences, and the overall trajectory of the real estate industry. As the...
Kimberly Gillock
annual property inspection
Hi all! So I'm working on up'ing my landlording game and planning to start doing more formal annual inspections of my properties (had been able to generally inspect when there for repairs, etc). I read @Brandon Tur...
Jason Lamb
HELOC appraisal, hint to the appraiser ?
Hi All,
We have recently applied for HELOC thru a local bank, and are awaiting the appraiser and appraisal.
My question is do I hint to the appraiser on what we are looking for?. Or is that shunned upon? Certainly...
Bryan N.
Hvac fliter cleanliness
Has anyone figured out why after 3-4 months tenant a, b and c has HVAC filters that look 100 years old and completely clogged but tenant d’s filter looks brand new? All have pets and no smell of smoke in the house. A...