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Mindy Jensen House Flips hit 10-yr high! What do you think about the market?
8 February 2017 | 44 replies

Was anyone flipping houses back in 2008? I got caught mid-flip and my projected returns were cut in half when I finally sold.Fast forward to today, and flips made up more than 6% of home sales last year,  according to...

Karl Dela Cruz Help on vinyl plank or refinishing hard wood floors
26 November 2023 | 58 replies

Hello Everyone,I have hardwood floors that I uncovered when pulling out the carpet.I’m deciding if I should finish them or just buy vinyl planks. This would be done through the whole house.It’ll cost me approx 1.3k to...

Bret Weigel Attic Insulation on Rental - Install or not?
29 August 2016 | 38 replies

Hi all, I had some tenants move in last month to a 3/2 SFR (I just closed on the property a month prior) and I really like them a lot. Good people. Anyways, the first day in, we realized the hot water heater needed re...

Michael Plaks The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
23 September 2024 | 19 replies

Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...

Mary M. Do you rekey when turning over a rental?
21 January 2019 | 104 replies

I always rekey all the doors in my rentals when I flip the units for a new tenant as I always worry about the liability of keys floating around. What is your practice ? What would be a landlords liability if a key fro...

Jim Zatko When to get a property manager?
8 February 2016 | 49 replies

Hi everyone!

I currently own 3 rentals in Toledo OH and I live in Michigan within 15 mins of my rentals. I'd also like to grow my portfolio without burning myself out. I'm just wondering when is a good point to get a...

Robert Burns Real Estate Websites
12 November 2008 | 27 replies

What are some good ideas on real estate websites. I've seen some very good ones. 2 Questions:

1. How important is having my own real estate website?

2. What are your recommendations on website building companies?

Alec P. Incentives for tenants to better maintain property?
14 February 2021 | 27 replies

Hi all,
I have several SFRs in the Atlanta area and have been fortunate to maintain 100% paid occupancy during the pandemic. Recently, one tenant signed up for RentalKharma, which gives them an improved credit score ...

Gabriel Krut In-depth Analysis. Please Critique!
28 September 2019 | 15 replies

Hey all,  20 year old Junior in college. Interested in REI and owning rentals. Since I have very little capital and low income, I am planning on partnering with family to buy an out of state duplex. Can you take a loo...

Robert P. Tile or Hardwood in Kitchen
14 March 2016 | 43 replies

What do you think is better in a kitchen? When I say better I am mixing together appearance, cost, and durability. This is for a rental property, not my own.a. hardwood floors (refinishing what is already there)b. til...