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What is a good percentage to take out of the rental property income for maintenance?
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Hey BP!I'm Eric from central Jersey and I'm brand new to Bigger Pockets. I have always thought of passive real estate income as something I wanted to get into but always thought of it as a hobby I could start at anyti...
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Hi everyone,
I have a strong desire to start investing in real estate. I'm eager to find my first "flip" deal and get started on this exciting journey.
I have some initial capital to begin with, and I believe I've d...
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What tips do you have to make your tenant not destroy things or help them able to pay their rent? For instance when I buy a new rental I:
1. Remove anything that is hanging.
2. Take down all curtain rods and replace...
Hi everyone,Are there tips that investors who purchase out-of-state MF rentals can give to someone pursuing the same types of deals? Tips and suggestions on anything from organizing your ground team, red flags to look...
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Here is a useful tip for all the landlords out there. Do your tenants have a cell phone? Most cell phones now have text messaging features where you can send a message to someone that they can read at any time. Mos...
Hey all. I'm a primarily long and mid-term investor looking to pick up my first full STR. and I'd like some feedback on my monthly savings numbers. I'm taking the principles I use for my other rentals and applying it ...
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Hello all, I just started on as community director at a senior living community. I am going to be living on site and am nervous because I don't want constant visitors for every little thing. I am okay with occasion...
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Hello everyone,Trying to repair an AC unit with AHS and it's a huge PITA. The contractor working with me said that AHS will reimburse only 2.5k if I decide to replace my system. The price they're quoting me sounds sus...
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We are planning to get under contract on a 5500 sq ft office building with several short term tenants (month to month), and one healthcare tenant with a long term lease. Our intention is to vacate the month to month t...