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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?