Jason Miller
Financial books for tenants
An idea Ive been toying with for a while is giving financial books to my tenants. Specifically the Richest Man in Babylon and The Total Money Makeover. I realize you can lead a horse to water, but my theory is that ...
Scott Michael Gross
Negotiating Purchase Contract
Hi BP Community! I am close to closing on my first deal and could use some advice in negotiations. Quick context: under $100K (good for a newcomer like me, I think), cash deal, Harrisburg PA, not best area but not th...
Jason Breton
Exiting a House Hack with tightening Airbnb regulation
I own a duplex in Denver. Living in 1 unit and renting the other on Airbnb. My intention was to rent on Airbnb upon exiting the property. That seems risky now considering the current trajectory of regulation in the ci...
Kyle Jacques
Looking for guidance on STR
We have had our STR for almost a year now . We have some bookings but there a definitely massive gaps in calendar . We are right near a ski mountain and mountain biking trails . I recently created an IG page for prope...
Jason Deangelis
Short term rentals in Milwaukee
Hello everyone! Im looking to get into str in Milwaukee and could use some advice from anyone that has had any experience in the area and what I should be expecting on my new journey. Id love to connect and discuss ...
Amy Canfield
STR property management fee
In your opinion, is 30% a reasonable fee to pay a property manager to do the following:
- Arrange for interior designer/furnishing property (actual expenses I have to pay)
- Promote/advertise rental and respond to a...
Orlando Paz
Removing ugly wall paneling vs. painting over
While looking at the fixer upper homes that are in the market, often times I see rooms that are wall to wall 1970’s style paneling. I was wondering how some of the rehabbers out there, are handling this common type of...
Matt Ryan
What "Personal Touches" Do You Offer Your Tenants?
Greetings!
Like many BPers, I own a few rental units (2 4-unit buildings) and manage them myself. I run my business professionally, I take good care of my properties and like to think I treat my tenants well. I belie...
Ivan Loza
Inexpensive hacks to increase a rentals value?
What are some of your favorite inexpensive hacks to make your rental seem more luxurious or homey to potential new tenants?For instance, do you install window baskets with flowers, add a cool shed, patio furniture, li...
Ian Harris
First investment property
Hello everyone, I purchased my first investment property on Oct 31, 2013 and fixed it up and now it's ready for rent. Unfortunately, after alot of phone calls, showings, and answered phone calls it still hasn't r...