Dong Yan
how to handle the existing tenants
in process of buying a duplex, the duplex has tenants who live there for 4 years already. the rents are way lower than the market rent because the seller hasn't raised the rent for 4 years. Not sure shall I vacate the...
Mitch Davidson
New STR Restrictions Coming for the Asheville Area
As you may be aware, the City of Asheville (about 2/3 of Asheville is in city limits; the rest is under county jurisdiction) has had strict STR regulations in place since 2016. Basically, you can't STR an entire home ...
Michael Ehmann
Helping tenants improve their financial literacy/stability
Tl/dr: we are looking for advice/resources to help "train" our newly inherited tenants to be more financially literate/stable (more context below). Here is what we're looking for: Any programs/courses (either in Georg...
Hugo Jimenez
Tenant passed away prior to closing on a purchase, Florida
I have an unusual situation and am hoping for some advice from someone who has some experience or knowledge of how to handle the situation. I am scheduled to close on a duplex on Friday, May 14th. Both tenants decid...
Loren Thomas
Painted Countertops - Success!
The wife and I recently painted our kitchen countertops. We both think it came out great, at the very least much much better than the laminate look we had before. Painting the countertops could be a very economical wa...
Kelly Pierce
2-4 units overpriced everywhere?
I am a realtor in CA and I've spoken with realtors in Ohio, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and I've had no luck seeing a difference in return on investment or cash flow on properties. I can get around .62% on SF here and t...
Vicki Trusselli
Market value is sociopathic
In a 69 year old retired female on fixed low income. I think that market value of rent is sociopathic. I rent with a roommate. New owners bought property. We have to move out as they are renovating and building will b...
Loren Thomas
Please criticize this hypothetical path to get started
As of late I've been trying to figure the best option to get going in rental properties. What follows is a hypothetical path that I'd like input on from people smarter and more seasoned than myself.I'm leaving a lot o...
Wesley W.
Floor plan advice needed on rental unit renovation
Hello all,I once again call upon the collective input of the BP community for my latest project.I plan on completely renovating the downstairs unit in a duplex we own. In my opinion the floor plan is terrible and the...
Cody Kennon
What Was Your Rental Arbitrage Experience Like?
I see from this forum that this is a bad investment strategy but guests on the Bigger Pockets podcasts have had success taking this route.If you’ve gone the rental arbitrage route, what was your experience like? Pro’s...