Dan Stewart
Airbnb Security Deposits?
So I am confused. So on Airbnb and VRBO I have that we charge a $500 security deposit. When we get a booking on VRBO we receive some sort of statement saying that VRBO is holding $500 for damages or theft. On Airbnb i...
Matthew Lewis
Questions about "adding value"
So I totally understand how to add value to a rundown property by doing the work myself -- it's good old-fashioned sweat equity (more properly termed "trading time for money.")What I don't understand is how it works t...
Andrew Brady
What is your experience with management companies and how did you scale with them?
I'm currently in the process of beginning my real estate investing journey. I've been doing a lot of preparation work such as putting together the tools need to scan and find good deals, screen tenants, secure source...
Account Closed
Spreadsheet for Multi-Tier Waterfall Dstribution Model
A few days ago, I downloaded the "Simple Waterfall Model - Private Equity" spreadsheet in the files vault section, that was created by Bryan Hancock. First wanted to say thanks it s a great spreadsheet.
I wanted to c...
Scott Stevens
Don't count on Tenants to change air filters
Just a word of advice, don't count on your tenants to change the air filters in your home. I saw a work order from the management company late last night saying the ac stopped and today, Sunday, went over in the morni...
Christian Nachtrieb
Struggling Getting a Renter for This Apartment
Hi all,I'm a first time landlord and took the dive after a long time of reading the forums and of course listening to the BP Podcast. I live in the Boston area and the apartment in question is located in the Ashmont /...
Bob McIntosh
Price Fear
So since I have decided to get into REI, the one thing I have noticed, and the one thing that has held me back to an extent is price fear. In my particular area there is nothing even worth looking at for less than $4...
Bryan Hancock
Protecting From Underwriters Slipping Past Lock Period
How do you guys protect yourself from lenders that fail to move files through underwriting in a timely fashion? I have had loans slip past lock periods in the past where the lender held my appraisal hostage after the...
Chris Collins
Drummer from Los Angeles! Brand new investor interested in buy and hold Rental Income Properties
Hey there, My name is Chris Collins, 33, from Los Angeles, CA. Married with a 6 month old son. I work in the TV industry as an editor, and also play drums in a few bands. I make a pretty solid paycheck, but having ...
Mindy Jensen
Can Rental Income Qualify Me for a Self Directed-Solo 401(k)?
If I have a rental business, can I use that income to qualify me as self employed so I can set up a self-directed solo 401(k)?
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