Is it smart to hire my realtor as my property management being that they own a property management business? Or is it smarter to keep my realtor and property management separated. Im thinking its seems convenient to h...
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By now, all of us know that BiggerPockets is a fantastic resource for avoiding bad real estate deals.But even more than a bad deal, a bad life partner can REALLY cripple any real estate aspirations.The so-called “cash...
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As someone fascinated by the intersection of housing, technology, and fairness, I couldn’t ignore the Justice Department’s latest lawsuit against six of the largest landlords in the country. It’s not every day that ac...
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My solely-owned LLC owns a 10-unit townhome-style apartment building in TN. All units are identical. I am considering selling units off as they come available as co-op's. Its doubtful that the municipalities involved...
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Somehow along the way I got sucked into this "prices low / asses in the seats" mentality. And I do believe that's the way you should be when you're new, but I'm not new. I have more reviews than any self manager in my...
Are we in a recession? Are we headed for a recession? No one knows for certain, but you can never be too prepared for an economic downturn. Are you saving money? Do you have a plan in the event you lose your job? In t...
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Hey BP! Replacing some carpet in a unit i'm renovating so i can to Air BnB it. what is the best option for flooring??? what is going to be the most durable and at the same time attractive? Wood laminate? Vinyl? Carpet...
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I have a house that needs to be painted. Painting contractor is someone I've never heard of or dealt with. The painter wants 50% down (6,000 dollars) for a job that should take no longer than a week. Since I don't kno...
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I have been having some serious issues with Yellowletters.com since the end of March. I placed an order on March 26 for letters to be mailed out on March 29. The first issue was no phone number was placed on my card...
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Greetings All, I went through an entire eviction process where the tenant did not answer the UD complaint and therefore was granted a default judgement (I started this because I increased the rent and tenant continued...