Mark Douglas
Reduced rent for longer lease terms?
I usually do a 1 year lease, but I have a vacancy I'm getting ready to fill, and I'm tossing around the idea of offering a slightly discounted rent with a two year lease. I've heard that if you offer a great property...
Jessica C.
First time Property Deal? Loan HELP!
So I have been trying to get into real estate investing and have decided to take the dive, I have researched and read various books however its one thing to read something and another to have experience. Thats why ...
Sheri Fierro
toilet replacement labor cost
If I buy the toilet, what should the cost to replace it. Normal toilet. 2 piece, usually put 2 was rings on it.I know a plumber is more expensive but this can be done by a handyman.I have 7 to replace in a commercial ...
Amos M.
San Jose Rent Control
All wanted to share with you an ongoing heated dsicussions between City of San Jose, Landlords and tenants about rent control. Share your thoughts here and with the city... Summary of proposal: http://www2.caanet.org...
Tracey B.
Operating expenses for 80 door multi-family
I'm doing some due diligence on a multi-family, and the proforma expenses are running at 71%. :wowie: I'm pretty sure the expenses are overstated, and I have my own ideas about where they're too high, but I'd appreci...
Gabe E.
to replace A/C or not?
Hi BP community. Here in south Texas an A/C/heater is needed basically year round. That being said my current unit 13 SEER (Goodman) being over 15 years old has a blower that has gone out. This unit is rusted out, has...
Peter Kush
4Plex in Milwaukee
Hi BiggerPockets. I came across this forum recently, and now am going through the podcasts and trying to keep up to date on all the forum posts.A little about me: worked as a financial analyst in a small (3000 units) ...
Kevin Polite
Expenses vs. cost basis in renovation
I read somewhere that when you are remodeling a house to rent that some of the repairs actually can be written off in the year in which the remodel takes places and that it all doesn't have to be included in the cost ...
Kelli Standekar
Home Inspection - Need Help Deciding what to do!
Hello Bp Community,
I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental property (Duplex) as a long-term buy and hold. I met with the home inspector this morning and after reviewing the property and report, I have a cou...
Lance H.
Where are the tenants!!!?
Hello,
I currently have a vacancy and can't believe the lack of tenants this time of year!
In the past I've always had the property turn over in spring/summer. 1 or 2 craigslists adds and my email box is full.
T...