Hi all,I am still a couple of months out from starting a remodel on my grandmother's home in Long Beach.  The plan is to initially turn it into a long-term rental due to the fact that it is close to Long Beach State. ...

Hey all, I'm a new investor in New Hampshire with 1 SF. I am looking to purchase my first multi-family and was curious what others think about the accuracy of the 50% rule in a state with high property taxes. I have s...

Hi everybodyI recently acquired an old house which has the furnace and water heater in an uninsulated attic.I intend to eventually finish the attic as an ADU--during which time time I'll move the insulation from the a...

What tools, software, or other programs does everyone use to manage/operate their short-term rentals?I have purchased and (mostly) set up my first STR property and getting to the point where I am looking at various pr...

Hi everyone, I am having an issue with an annoying tenant that complains about everything. He pays his rent on time every month but complains about every little thing.  For instance before he moved in he complained th...

I have a tenant that signed a one-year lease yesterday. During the interview process she said she was downsizing which is her explanation on renting. The very next day (moving day) I get a phone call saying she wants ...

It has been really hot this week. When the tenant moved in everything was in good working condition.  HVAC is about 3 years old. Tenant is saying AC won't cool to 73 degrees. It hols on 80.I told the tenant not to low...

What have been your hardest lessons learned in short term rentals? I'd be curious to hear the experiences that others have had. I'd say my hardest lesson learned is overestimating how quickly a new property will reach...

How did this weather affect your properties? Or why does anyone like winter?Besides all the snow that we are getting this year (here in Philly we had 5 snow storms and super low temperatures, 25-year low). I got my fi...

My fiancée and I just bought our first duplex that is already occupied. We hired a friend who does maintenance for a large real estate management company. He has recently started doing personal jobs on the side but is...