Brandon Smith
New house, new tenant, new issues (smoking)
I've recently bought a larger second duplex, the current tenant has been there for 15 years. She smokes inside, pays a very low monthly rent, and doesn't use most of the space. Sucks on my end especially since I don't...
Daniel Fico
New Member, Investor in Jacksonville FL
I am new to the forums, but not necessarily new to BiggerPockets as I've been reading articles to learn the 'buzz words' and new concepts/techniques over the past 2-3 years. My family recently moved to the Jacksonvill...
Jake Engle
What do you expect from your real estate agent??
Hello all, I have an arrangement set up to meet with a group of investors to show them investment properties. I am an agent that has been doing a lot of research over the last year to get into real estate investing my...
Jacob Northfield
Purchase family house after sister died?
Hi folks, I recently closed on a duplex in Rochester, NY which I was planning to househack. My plan was to move in June when the lease on my current apartment was up. Unfortunately, my sister died unexpectedly a coupl...
Ann Bellamy
Who'd a thunk I'd have 3 showings of an apartment today, just 2 weeks before Christmas
Just thought I'd post this for any landlords deciding whether to spend the energy advertising an apartment this close to Chrismas.
I have small 1BR units, clean, safe and inexpensive $675 plus utilities, in a...
Account Closed
Screening Tenants can be heart wrenching at times
I'm using five minutes of my daily wind down to vent a little bit.We own a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath SFR in Monroe, WA that had the same tenant for the past 5 years. I'm hustling to get it ready for March 1st and have alrea...
James Whitehead
Portfolio of six homes, worth the investment?
This is potentially going to be my first deal so I apologies in advance if my info and idea isn't as succinct as it could be.My wife's family is in Louisiana and looking to sell 6 rental homes as they are moving out o...
Jenessa NeSmith
Kegerator in an Airbnb?
Has anyone put a kegerator in their Airbnb? Thinking that it may be a way to increase bookings and the price point...however am worried about potential liability issues with underage drinking, and also about the logis...
Alex Silang
What's the point of a vacation home?
Not sure what category to put this post in, but here goes...What's the point of owning a vacation home? I was reading that after commissions, cleaning fees, etc. you're probably only going to be able to cover half you...
David Savoy
Just joined. Now what?
I listen to the podcast and am really wanting to start, but I have no money, no experience and 4 kids (can't take a lot of risk). Pointers?