Michael D.
Plumber replaced the wrong water heater?
I had a 3rd floor tenant of mine call in about his hot water not working. This is what happened. (names changed).
Day 1:
- Plumber sent out Frank, who arrived onsite and met the tenant.
- The tenant showed Frank wher...
Lauren Pitts
Robust Vacation Rental Software
I have seen this question come up many times for the affordable end. I am currently using Smartbnb. I am looking at the bigger software packages such as Hostawy, Kigo, Streamline, or VRM because I am scaling and need ...
Rachel Hughes
Airbnb Hosts - What tech makes your life easier?
Hi Everyone!I am closing on a property next month that I plan to rent as an Airbnb. Looking for any tips from other Airbnb hosts about what technology is essential vs just nice to have. What has made your life easier?...
Nicholas Arzner
Evolve for Managing STR's?
As I work towards my first STR I have spent some good time on researching the management side. I'm wondering if if anyone has had experience with Evolve? I had a 30 min conversation with them and they appear to be a...
Nicole Goss
Best Direct Mail Service Providers?
Hello BP Community,
I'm researching my first direct mailing here in Northern Virginia. In addition to being a beginner investor I'm also a new real estate agent and want to send postcards to all the homes in my subdi...
Joe Doman
Accounting software recommendations
Hello, I am looking to upgrade from excel spreadsheets and go with an accounting software. I have 28 rental units, I flip 6 or so houses a year, and do a handful of retail listings as an agent. What software do you re...
Aaron Vargas
Accounting software for starting out
What suggestions do you have for good accounting software starting out for keeping the books on investment properties? I would only have one small investment property (6-10 units) for now. I love a good spreadsheet an...
Brian Pleshek
TransUnion Smart Move
What is your opinion of Trans Union Smart Move credit and background check service? Has anyone used it? Do the reports give sufficient information to make a good decision?Do you collect the $35 from the tenant and r...
Aroldo Villarreal
Accounting on Excel, what am I missing?
I have been looking everywhere for an excel template for keeping track of my expenses, income, and reflecting monthly cash-flow for my SFR investment but have not found anything that suits what I'm looking for, so I d...
Matthew Conroy
Advice Needed
Hello,I am currently a rising senior in college and live in Boston. I have had two internships, with my last one being at liberty mutual. I have found that although the corporate world is safe, and I could most likel...