Ben Zelenka
Online Savings Accounts? Where to go?
Hey BP, I have been looking at a couple online savings accounts to park some money in. Ally savings rate is 0.60% if I am correct. I also saw Chime.com but didn't know how reliable it was. It's APY is 1.00% and it als...
Nicolas Beck
Who is responsible on this one? Tenant or Landlord?
Hi Guys,I got a funny one: My tenant called me yesterday to let me know that there was no more power in one of her bedrooms. I asked a few questions before deciding to send my handy man.....Well it turns out that all ...
Corey Dutton
What Does FICO Really Mean? Will FICO Credit Reporting Software Have to Be Overhauled in the New Economy
Many people don’t know that FICO is a company that provides a credit reporting software that is widely used. With so many people having major credit issues as a result of the financial crisis, the FICO credit reportin...
Chris Purcell
Finding a contractor off craigslist for full renovations
I'll probably get smoked for this topic .. But have some questionsI'm looking to buy cheap, fix up then rent, refinance out and keep buyingSo I'm looking to team up with a contractor and don't have really any contacts...
Jonathan Greene
Are real estate shows making it impossible to work with buyers?
I stopped working with on-market buyers last year because they were driving me insane. Is everyone feeling this all over the country? Buyers are watching too much Fixer Upper and think every house should be perfect, b...
Austin French
$1,000,000 401k to Real Estate at age 60 for retirement
I am a new member on BP and this is my very first post. It amazes me all the people on BP that are so willing to help. In advance, I appreciate any and all information/help. My father is 59 years old and has $1,000...
Daniel Domer
Cocoa Beach Canal/Pool Home - Mgmt Co or Self for Short Term Rent
Hello all,
Looking for some general advice here, we are closing on a 4BR/2BA Canal/Pool home in Cocoa Beach next month. We have to furnish it all and from there are looking to use it for short term rentals (Air BNB, ...
Sean Wilt
Hotel/Sales Tax -- paid for by renter via AirBnb??
I'm in massive research mode for first STVR investment. Feel I have a pretty good handle but surprises still come up! I am looking at an area that has a 6% hotel tax and 7% sales tax. I have been putting these nu...
Justin Dixon
What is the best property management software for starters?!
I am now at 2 units that both are rented and cash flow well. Now I want to start using some property management software just to keep my rental business, a actually business. I don't use any of the cash flow from my p...
Jim C.
HELP!Tenant caused $25k LIEN on MY Property for HIS Unpaid Taxes!
Just found out from my local recorder's office that my tenant's failure to pay his federal Income taxes has caused the IRS to place a $25k lien on MY property! There is also another Lien for $5k from a local hospital....