Piper D.
Shift responsibility for appliance repair to tenants?
I have tenants in my SFH rental who have been there a little over a year. About 4 months into their tenancy, the gas dryer I supplied quit working. It was 7 years old and I couldn’t get a replacement part, so I purc...
Daniel Judge
Rookie Refinance Crossroads (BRRRR)
Hello, I'm looking to get some expert opinion/advice for a situation I'm considering on my first BRRRR deal.
Background: I have a duplex in a gentrifying Columbus, OH neighborhood. Doing the BRRRR model and nearing t...
Gabriel Smith
ARM 10/1 financing on rental
Hi everyone!I feel like this might be a dumb question but I've got to ask anyway. Im looking at financing options to pull about 20K out of a rental. I have a hundred thousand in equity. My local bank presented me with...
George Moehlenhoff
Rehab Complete... no showings, now what?
So here we go. My rehab is complete, had it on the market for about 3 weeks, and no showings. We have 1 open house with 7 or so couples coming through.
So here's the question, what do I do to increase traffic, be...
Richard Rockwood
Flip # 1
After months of creeping on Biggerpockets.com and listening to countless podcasts during my morning runs (Great idea for those that run), I've negotiated a deal and now have my first property under contract. 3 Bedroom...
Joe S.
Does ceiling fans increase the rent rate or not?
Does ceiling fans/ light combo increase the rent rate or not?I just purchased a house that had nice lighting in the bedrooms, but was not ceiling fans. I know ceiling fans are just something extra for tennis to break,...
Bryan H.
Best way to tenant proof a house. (fixtures, appliances, surfaces etc.)
I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on different ways to tenant-proof a house and the best materials to do so. When I renovate a property I try my best to tenant-proof the property as best as possible withou...
Michael Kugler
Observations from someone successful in the nightly rental game
I have been around Bigger Pockets now for about a year and have been involved in the nightly rental business for 14 years. Here on Bigger Pockets I read posts from many people who are concerned about getting into the ...
Archer Stone
Seller lied about mold in the walls :-(
We bought a condo and moved in 5 days ago. Me, my wife, and 1yr old daughterInspector had found a small amount of mold under the sink in the inspection. Less than two square feet. Sent it to a lab and it tested as “pe...
Allende Hernandez
Flip stuck in market?
Hello folks, I need your valuable expertise in this one.My first flip hit the market last Nov and it's kind of stock. I need advice on strategies to move it quicker, if possible. Below are some details.Area: Kissimmee...