Matt I.
long distance Short Term Rental -slow start, setting expectations
I purchased a long distance short term rental from a 'turnkey' provider back in December 2021. I went through the purchase process 100% remote, and my property manager has been doing the set up and staging. After bein...
Darwin Crawford
So you Wanna be a Landlord?
Hi there BP!the following is something I feel needs to be written to kind of get a lot of things on the table. First off, a couple of disclosures: 1) I am NOT a millionaire in real estate. I'm just a hard-working d...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, May 17, 2021)
Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...
Amit M.
Rental showings during coronavirus/Covid-19
Landlords- How have your showings for rental units been effected by coronavirus? Are you seeing a drop in demand the last 2-3 days from say 1-2 weeks ago? Are tenants hesitant to make a move now? Filling vacancies bec...
Lucas Hall
What technology tools do you use as a landlord?
Hey BP friends, What technology tools do you use as a landlord? How are you being a tech-savvy landlord in a digital age? What technology makes your life easier. I'm doing a little more research for a talk that I'm g...
Emmett O.
Reducing Rent Every Month If No Maintenance Calls
Hi Everyone,In a lot of the books I am reading, as well as some of the podcasts I have listened to, many landlords have talked about adding a clause to their leases to give anywhere from $25 to $100 a month back to th...
Cameron Nehrer
First Time Buying - Out of State?
I'm looking to get into real estate investing but I live in Los Angeles. Finding cashflow opportunities is next to impossible at this time, and even when you find decent looking numbers the sale price gets bid up way ...
Chris O'brien
How to calculate building costs for a small apartment building
Hello all, I am new to the forum and have been reading all over BP trying to educate myself about real estate. I'm 27 years old and have saved up quite a bit of money($120k at the moment). I'm interested in building...
Amie D.
Do you consider applicant's self-employment income if business is new?
A young married couple wants to rent a single family home I own in a low- to middle- income neighborhood. They check decently (good references from present/past landlord, no criminal history/bad debts/delinquent accou...
Jim P.
New England vacancy in the winter -utilities draining my bank
Emergency! Winter Is now here and I have 3 vacancies,,loss cash flow $3500 plus oil/ utilities — I could use some advice to fix my problem now...don’t know how to get though this very tough patch .I won’t be able ...