Martina Su
Operating expenses for running STR in oahu
hi folks,I would like to better understand the cost associated with running STR in Oahu. I am exploring Ko'olina and Turtle bay areas. Can you please shares insights on the cost structures with respect to the various ...
Eric Berkner
Is RUBS only for watyer?
Is rubs primarily for water only? I am looking at a property that uses a ton of gas, it has boilers, and is in a cold climate. Hoping rubs can be used here but from my research it is only for water. Anybody know?
Atwan Kwan
"utility specialists" for Landlords and Tenants
Hello there,Have you guys heard of or USE utility specialists?A local vendor came to sell at my broker's office. Service seems super helpful.Basically they set up all your tenants utilities and comm/cable accts.It all...
Jenny F.
The evolving small business...in a credit desolate America
With all of the economic chaos and so many struggling, how are you, as small business owners, making changes to your businesses to ride the tide?
My 2009 business cut back plan is simple...
1- My lease ran out on my ...
Joseph Delia
Tenant utility respnsibilities in a semi-owner occupied MIL
I may be overthinking this, but I thought it best to call on the infinite wisdom of the awesome BP community.I just purchased an out of state SFH with separate entry MIL basement suite. It's a major city where I do a...
Andrew Wu
Collecting utilities for last month of rental?
Hello all,
Thank you for your advice on my earlier questions. I have another follow-up question:
My tenants (and roommates) have month-to-month lease agreements. They are scheduled to move out at the ...
Mike Texter
Renting half house to 2 friends (a couple)
Hi, i just bought a 1350 sq.ft. house 3 Bed, 2 Bath, and 2 friends (who are married) and i just moved in yesterday. We negotiated briefly on rent amount before i caved and said their initial offer of 300 per month...
Paul Sandhu
What's the most exciting experience with your STR or VR this year
I drive by one of my STR's on my way to work every morning. I can see the back yard and the back porch. I leave the porch light on. Wednesday morning the porch light was off. My wife noticed it too. She went in t...
Colleen F.
security deposit return damaged value vs repair
This is a furnished student rental. It's not the first time it is come up but it is the first time it is probably going to be an issue. They break things and I charge for broken stuff as we are allowed per law. ...
Neil Henderson
Cutting the Cable Cord in Vacation Rental Unit
We have a vacation rental property in Las Vegas, NV. Studio unit at the front of our home. It currently has a 35 inch HDTV with Directv. I'm contemplating taking the Directv received out of the unit and replacing it w...