What special touches or amenities do you add when you renovate?  I'm not talking about paint color or flooring until you do something special like an accent wall in red or cork floors.  I have some upcoming projects, ...

A little bit about my market/competition.  There are 3 premium hotels in town.  They offer breakfast, a pool, gym etc.  They are $600-$700 per week.  People that stay here while they work don't mind spending the extra...

I have a difficult tenant who I gave 30 day notice of non renewal on his month to month lease, moved out 1/2/16 (2 days late).  He and his family have been very difficult with the move out;  his son has told me he wil...

To all of you who have short term rentals I would appreciate your thoughts and advice on rehabbing a property for a short term rental.  I have a duplex where one half has been fixed up and is very clean and nice and I...

My wife and I are probably about 6 months away from launching into buying our first property. I have been reading BP articles and listening to the podcast and I've learned a lot. I'm so glad I found this place. I'm ne...

Hello everyone!  Long-time lurker, first time poster :-)  I'm curious how many calls, showings, and applications you see before having a signed lease.  Also, how may days on market and days of vacancy?For myself, I wo...

I am currently feeling pretty discouraged. I feel like I have a strong strategy set (one 2-4 plex per year as buy and holds plus a few vacation rental cabins in a nearby town for stronger cashflow) but after looking f...

As everyone knows it costs a lot to turn a unit between residents. Therefore it is recommended you do everything possible to retain the better tenants. Do you have some specific items in place to retain these tenants?...

Hey BP!I am currently under contract on my first str in the Smokey’s and I am excited, while at the same time getting those jitters as we move through the process. I’m looking for some advice from the community on the...

I'm looking for some entertaining short stories from the Landlords and Property Managers here on BP.Have you ever had to notify your tenants about something that you thought for sure was common knowledge?Have you ever...