Ben Bakhshi
Poll: Why do you, or don't you, collect rent by credit card?
Many people are against collecting rent by credit card because of the fees, as low as 2.9% + $0.30. Landlords would love to push these fees onto tenants, and vice-versa.
But given that so many tenants make payments a ...
Rayna Todorcheva
Becoming a Real Estate Agent in Maryland - Online vs Classroom
Hello,I am interested in becoming a real estate agent in the state of Maryland (Baltimore area). I am considering online and classroom options for the Principles and Practice of Real Estate course. Can you please shar...
Nick Graziose
A Costly Disappointment - Yale Assure 2 Locks Fall Short
I recently invested in a whopping 28 units of the Yale Assure 2 smart lock, expecting a seamless blend of security and convenience for my home. Unfortunately, the reality has been a cascade of disappointments, with th...
Josh Bauerle
Outsourcing Landlord Duties Without PM
I’m in the process of purchasing 13 total rental units to go with the two I already own. This is in rural OH and there are truly no good property management options. I’m trying to think of ideas to outsource several ...
Tiamo Wright
For or against fridges with water and ice makers?
I was chatting with a property management company and they said that they recommend that if a unit has water and ice maker on the door to switch that refrigerator with one that doesn't. Their point was that most of th...
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How can I find a commercial lender who will say yes?
Okay folks here's the challenge. I have located a mixed use property in Baltimore, Maryland. There's a tavern on on the first floor in a good neighborhood and the second floor has a 3bdrm apt which could probably be c...
Donald Scott
New LLC! Now What? : Bank Accounts
HiThis could be a series of questions/ posts under the "New LLC! Now What?" umbrella.We've just setup our new LLC to do flips and holds. We are also "new" to investing, but have been in a learning phase (aka analysis-...
Ken Boone
New Sevier County Solid Waste Plan
For those of you operating in Sevier County, a few days ago, the Sevier County Board of Commissioners passed a new updated solid waste plan. First of all the problem as I understand it - some convenience centers are ...
Ricardo R.
Online Rent Collection without partial payments
Hi everyone. We have been using Cozy for our rental properties in regards to rent collection. Initially, their system was great and would not allow a Tenant to make partial payments; it would only allow a Tenant to pa...
Thomas O'Donnell
Should I Provide a Washer and Dryer at My Rental?
My duplex has washer/dryer hookups in both of the basements. I currently do not have these in either unit (I am living in one side). Should I be looking to purchase a washer/dryer for the other unit and have it instal...