Mark Ainley
Property Management Horror Stories
It has been a while since I have seen any tenant/property management horror stories in the forums. It is important we share these experiences as investors even if we might be embarrassed about the circumstances. You...
Jeff P
Problems with Contractor?
I started investing in real estate in 2007 and since then I've had a terrible experience with a contractor and have talked to a lot of people who've had the same experience. I went to the home improvement commission a...
Nathan Gesner
Tenant wins $17,000 judgment. Landlords, maintain your rentals!
This is a great example of how "saving" a little money by neglecting maintenance can cost you much more in the long run. If your rentals are well maintained, you'll get better-quality renters, they'll make more effort...
Daniel Rosa
Best HVAC for duplex for independent controlls?
What would be the best (cheapest) HVAC system for a duplex conversion type project with the goal of having independent climate controls in each unit? 2 furnaces and 2 AC's? High velocity ductless system? Ducted heatpu...
Edmond Claessens
Our first flip in Idaho!
I have to start with saying that I have been reading and listening on BiggerPockets for a while and had a hard time finding properties to begin with. My wife is a Realtor with KW and I help her out with placing her si...
Connor Riley
How to charge your time spent on repairs after tenant leaves
Hey fellow landlords!How do I charge (keep from deposit) the amount of time it took me to complete repairs after the tenant leaves. Here in Denver, Colorado, I have 30 days to return the deposit and I'm coming up on t...
Jonathan Viero
Vacation Rentals Club In SoCal
Just starting out up in Lake Arrowhead, California I got a lead on a Condo in the Lake Arrowhead Village 5 min walk from the Lake and located in the middle of all the shopping and dinning. It has a pool and hot tube,...
Catherine Lacey
Best income strategy for ski resort tow home
Hi! I'm under contract to purchase a home in a ski resort town. The place needs a ton of updating but is quite large (7 bedrooms/5 baths) and I see incredible potential. It has a separate 1-bedroom apartment attached...
Ben Stout
Property Managers Seem to Forget Who They're Working For
It's funny, but it seems over time that property managers seem to forget who hired them. It's as if they feel that the tenant is paying them. While maybe they are--albeit indirectly... I've found that some managers...
Sam Valme
Home Warranties vs. Paying Capex Out of Pocket
Does anyone use Home Warranties for their rentals? Good experiences or a waste of money?