Matt Merriott
1st time STR purchase question
So I made an offer on a 1bd 1bath STR that grossed 15k last year on VRBO only with a flat rate of $150/night year round. 85 nights booked with 36 individuals. This is a lake property so one would think it’s seasonal. ...
Marc Shin
new STR just went live - how do i get reviews?
Hello. My airbnb posting just went live yesterday. I obviously have zero reviews. Should I have my local friends stay in the Airbnb and give me reviews so that I can get the ball rolling? or should I just wait for ...
Derek Wheeler
Quickbooks, CPA, or Both For Taxes
My wife and I are realty agents, and we are in our first year. Up until now, we have been employed by companies that provided W-2s. I am doing what I can to keep track of our finances and tax obligations, but we are l...
Patricia Sander
Seller refusing asked for credits, offering repair credit instead.
Some rookie mistakes made here but I wanted a second opinion. I’m under contract and inspection showed up some issues with plumbing and the roof. I spoke with attorney and said basically I would just ask for a credit ...
Lafi S.
HAFA program from Bank of America
It seems one of my files is nearing approval with BofA. I just received an email from the negotiator stating that their vendor sent out paperwork for the homeowner to sign up for the HAFA program if he chooses to do s...
Alan DeRossett
Atomatic License Plate reader Cameras and Software
Hi, As a lanlord and property manager of our own properties. I wanted to set up Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras and Software to detect Strange vehicles in the complex. We have a HOA annd so was wondering if any...
Chirag Shah
Rate my rental listing!
Happy new year everyone!I am in the process of finding a tenant for a unit within my duplex (currently house hacking it), and wanted to ask for the community's feedback on my listing and anything I can do to guarantee...
Craig Aucott
Complete Newbie from Manchester, UK
Hi all.I figure it's time to introduce myself, having lurked, watched several webinars and taken in 12 hours of BP Podcasts over the past month or so.Anyway, my name is Craig, I live near Manchester, England, and I ha...
Ian Palmer
How do you vet the neighbors around a potential VHR?
My wife and I are starting our search for our first investment property/vacation rental. We are currently looking in South Lake Tahoe for a few reasons; we live in San Francisco so its close by and we are in SLT often...
Elizabeth Beard
Sexism in REI getting under my skin
I generally consider myself someone who has really thick skin, but this week is really getting to me. I realize in real estate investing we’re gonna receive a lot of hate, “f” off’s and more. I’ve received my fair sha...