Stephanie Hardy
What is the appropriate charge for pet waste removal?
We have a poop scoop company and a client of ours was moving out of a rental property. We were supposed to do a final clean which apparently our new worker dropped the ball and didn't do. Since there was a small amoun...
Neil Schoepp
Is it appropriate to call someone into a conversation.
Here's the deal. You read a post. You have your opinion and post it. But know that there is someone else here at bigger pockets that is a much more authoritative source. Can you @ sign that individual to call them ou...
Henry Asencio
Appropriate protocol to search for a realtor on BP
I’m looking for a realtor in a few markets and I want to know how to go about finding one that specializes in short term rentals in any given area on BP.Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Jennifer Griffin
Advice on what is appropriate when applying for loan
Hi, I want to know if anyone else has encountered this and want to make sure I handle the process right. If you recently acquire a property that impacts your debt to income ratio but it has not hit your credit report ...
Jacob Malakoff
Finding a Real Estate Market appropriate for first deal
Friends,
I’ll try to be succinct as possible - right now I have cash savings and will be investing in real estate. My short term goal is to invest in SFR under the purchase price of $60K (3 bedroom), which i'll s...
Greg Gibson
What is an appropriate return on investment for investors?
If I am starting an investment real estate portfolio, and I am ask for a $100,000 investment, then what is an appropriate return for the investor? What are some good resources that speak to this?
Kathleen Belarge
Gift giving is not an appropriate landlord/ tenant idea
Gifts between landlords and tenants breaks the professional boundaries.I thought of a gift of appreciation but changed my mind. The building is old and has a great history. I decided to put up the photo of the buildi...
Chris Lupcho
Help with calculating appropriate offer price on multi unit
I have an opportunity to purchase an 8 unit property but struggle with calculating an offer. My issue is with figuring in approx 150K of deferred maintenance. Numbers look like this: Gross income 72K.Taxes and insu...
Matthew Metros
When is it appropriate to model for tax increases?
Do Property Taxes Increase year over year? I ask because I have seen financial models where they keep property taxes static each year. It does make sense to me as to why taxes would remain static each year, since your...
George P.
Rent increase - how much do you think is appropriate ?
I am preparing a rent increase letter, and figured that I will increase by 3% (currently $1500/mo).
I know large complexes (especially those run by REITs) usually increase by a round number of $100 on a $1500-1600/mo ...