Keith N.
Tenant Wiring
I've been renting houses and duplexes for almost 12 years now, and this is the first time I've encountered this problem.I have a 3BR/1BA SFH that 3 guys in their 20's-30's started renting about a year ago. When they ...
Christine H.
First MF purchase has negative cash flow
Hi everyone!I'm pretty new to this community. I've been researching and studying the market in my area (Los Angeles) for a couple years now and have hesitated to make the plunge on any purchases. I finally made an off...
Kimberly Gillock
student renters
Hello BP community! Landlording question for you all -- I am under contract for a SFH by a university, closing in early April. Wondering if anyone had advice on renting to students? I would ideally rent to grad stu...
Zoe Lee
HVAC preventive maintenance worth it?
We are looking at an annual HVAC tune up plan for our rental. This is what one company's tune up entails:Spring AC tune up:Indoor Unit
*Blower Motor *Amp Draw *Bearings *Blower Wheel Balanced *Control Board *Operatin...
Sara Hodge
Seeking Birmingham, Alabama Turnkey Advice. (Investors Only)
Hi All! Thank you for your help re: Kansas City. New question! Anyone who is a current turnkey investor in Birmingham, Alabama, have insight into good/bad zip codes to buy in? *ALSO* Recommendations on your favorit...
Christian Belleque
Need a quick analysis PLEASE!
Hey everyone, I found a duplex that needs some work but is in livable conditions. One unit has 4 bds, 1 bath. the second has 2 beds and 1.5 baths. Unit 1:4 beds 1 bathroomRent=1450/monthUnit 2:2 bed1.5 bath. Rent=1150...
Sam Green
Problems with management company. NEED HELP!
Hi. I'm having serious problems and need help. I've got a few properties out of state which are being operated by a management company. Here are some of the problems:
1 - My contract with the manager states that t...
Robert Hsiao
Las Vegas annual rental yield > 9% - I must be missing something?
A friend of mine recently bought in Las Vegas. He sent over some zillow pages where condos with $800-$900 current rent are asking around $100K. This is yielding about 9%! Even with $170-$200 HOA this seems too good...
Sudeep Jain
Single Family with low GRM in West Oakland?
To introduce myself, I am a valley engineer who is tired of working on software and wants to put his money to work. Towards this end, a few weeks ago, I started looking at investments in the bay area. Since this is my...
James Wilcox
Does the term "SLUM LORD" bother you?
I was just wondering if anyone on BP or have heard of any investor being called a "slum lord"? Would anyone else take offense to being called a "slum lord". It puts a bad taste in my mouth personally. Below is the sto...