David VanWert
Booking "off platform" agreement/deposit
Does anyone ever book "off platform" from VRBO and AirBnB? We have a STR in a ski town and are apart of a Facebook group for that ski mountain and have been asked quite a few times about booking direct. It would save ...
Chuck A.
Co Owing Property with your child
I am looking to buy a house for my son who is in college. The mortgage + utilities is a lot cheaper than the dorm and the property is in walking distance from campus. Even though I own my own my home, I would like t...
Tyler Vinsand
Beginner Investor Strategy
Hello BP community,I am looking to purchase my first buy and hold investment property, but I've had trouble determining a strategy after doing some number crunching. I was hoping to receive some insights from the BP c...
Jeffrey D. Logan
When is it safe to start "paying yourself" from cash flow?
Hi all,First time landlord in the Boston area here. Quick background: wife and I are moving to NH after being in a Somerville condo for 3 years. It has appreciated about $130k since we bought it ($570k to ~$700k). We ...
Bolanle Ogunmakin
Intuit Payment Network Shutting Down, New website suggestions?
Hello Everyone,I've been using Intuit Payment Network to collect rent for some months and loved it. I received an email that it will no longer be available starting May 31st. Any suggestion on a great rent collection ...
Jade Pickenheim
Installing Gas Fireplace
We recently bought a duplex to live in one unit and rent the other. Our unit has a fireplace whose vent to chimney has been sealed, but it has a pipe coming up from the floor that is capped. We assume that's a gas lin...
Alex Orrson
Personal or Business Bank Account
Hi all,I'm pretty new to REI but have read a few of the BiggerPockets books. I'm looking to start with a buy and hold duplex in the next few months, and continue to scale up to higher unit multi-family properties in t...
Rajat M.
Unveiling the Surprising Costs of ADU Electrical Upgrades
Hey there, homeowners looking to add an ADU! Gather 'round and let me regale you with the epic tale of our electrical upgrade adventure. It's a story filled with trenching, tricky licenses, and unexpected expenses. Bu...
John A.
Separating Gas Lines For Tenants To Pay?
I'm looking to purchase an 18-unit apartment building. I am trying to find ways to reduce my gas bill. Can I split the gas lines and have my tenants pay it? How would this procedure work and would I really need a boil...
Josh Hesketh
Refinance w/ cash out to pay off debt and purchase income property
I am new to real estate investing but eager to learn. I am in the process of refinancing my current 30 yr mortgage to reduce my monthly payment. We determined we will save almost 200 dollars per month but will extend ...