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Jeremy Marek Pet rules for leases
29 July 2019 | 12 replies

Having a new dog move into one of our units. Was wondering what kind of lease rules you guys add for pets and how much extra for security deposit and monthly rent?

John S. Should I install pavers or just use concrete for the patio and walkway of my rental p
13 December 2023 | 14 replies

I have a rental property that I'm trying to spruce up with a new facelift. The current patio and walkways around the house are all concrete, but look a little rough and are all mismatched, so I'd like to replace them....

Christopher Roper Rent by Room Utilities
17 June 2022 | 8 replies

I'm about to close on my first investment property (a rent-by-room house hack in San Antonio) and I couldn't be more excited!
Rent-by-room landlords, how do y'all handle utilities? Flat fee? Build it into rent? Or ch...

Christopher J Woodland 2 1 Rate buydown
17 March 2023 | 11 replies

So, I've come across 2-1- rate buydowns a few times recently. I understand the general concept of it don't really understand the mechanics of how it works. I was hoping someone could explain how you work this into a c...

Patrick Davis How to Structure A Renovation
19 December 2023 | 9 replies

Does anyone have a good book or reference they use on how to handle a renovation? Would you recommend multiple contractors for different jobs? What are the correct order of operations? Do's/don'ts? Any books or other ...

Devin Bost How to use private loan money to pay down payment?
6 July 2020 | 5 replies

I'm trying to figure out what my options are for creatively financing the purchase of a plex. I found a banker who is willing to finance to up 75% of a purchase if I can cover the remaining 25% in a down payment. 
I ...

Valerie Zimmerman Rent Payment Methods
30 July 2016 | 13 replies

What are the different ways tenants can pay rent?

Caleb Webster Advice on how not to lose your shirt with owner-paid utilities
5 April 2019 | 11 replies

For rentals where the landlord pays all utilities, what strategies do you guys use to incentivize lower utility usage from your tenants and reduce your overall utility bill? I've heard of thermostats that you can rest...

Dan Marl What utilities to keep on while showing empty house?
28 December 2021 | 15 replies

I searched through the forum but couldn't find the answer.I am going to have an empty house to show to potential renters (it's a new build). What utilities should I open under my name in order to show to renters?A fri...

Jeremiah Fender Cash Out or Add On and ADU and rent?
18 May 2017 | 1 reply

Interesting situation that I am analyzing and could use some ad(vice), questions, discussions to help me flush out the nuances of the two options. My wife and I purchased a house 4 bed/ 1 bath (built in 1937 @ 1500...