What is the standard for Pet Deposits in the industry? We have a 2/2 apt that we have maintained well, mainly because we do not permit pets to renters. However, I am thinking of changing to appeal to more renters. Any...

I have been trying to figure out my ultimate goal in REI.  So I ask what is more important Net worth or financial independence?  Would love some input.

Hey BP,I'm rehabbing an upstairs unit of a duplex and wanted to put LVP. Does anyone have any recommendations of a good/proven underlayment to use to help dampen noise from the upstairs? I know carpet would be my best...

Starting March 2025, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will enforce new lease standards for multifamily properties seeking financing, aiming to bolster tenant protections. These standards include a mandatory five-day grace p...

1) Standard deduction and personal exemption combined and seems like everyone is getting more... so its a wash IMHO.2) Less deductions for those who don't have a business like real estate investments. Sigh... it just ...

http://www.housingwire.com/articles/print/35087-fannie-mae-lenders-say-its-now-easier-to-get-a-mortgage"For the first time in seven quarters, we see a pronounced increase in the share of lenders, particularly medium-...

I recently had my office complex re measured and maped out to BOMA standards. Usable sqft when up by 1000sqft and rentable sqft went up by 9000 sqft. 50 of the 60 leases are up for renewal (negligence of the previous ...

Hey hosts! Honestly, which would you say is the ultimate challenge you face as an STR owner today?

I'm not sure how DC’s HCVP (section 8) works when it comes to rental rates.For example, the HCVP rent's listed on the website (http://www.dchousing.org/rent_hcvp.aspx/default.aspx) for Deanwood is $2,030 for a three-b...

Curious of what everyone is electing their SFR deductibles to be? My thought was the higher the better to maximize cash flow. I have been keeping them between $9,000 to $10,000, does anyone go higher?