Clint G.
What has been proven to add value to a rental?
What have you guys found has been proven, in your experience, to truly add value to your properties?I just bought my first property and it's pretty turn key, but I'm wondering what can set it apart from other SFH's in...
Dzmitry Zakharau
To cornice or not to cornice?
So I'm about to start rehabbing this house, and in my opinion adding a cornice all around would make the house not look as boxy and add character for little money. Maybe even add siding. My contractor is trying to tal...
James DuBois
Buying Home Before Paying Off Student Loans?
Hey, I was wondering, I'm in the process of 0 balancing all of my credit cards. The only debt I will have after that is about $8500 in student loans(DIRECT UNSUB STAFFORD LOAN), its 3 loans but the highest interest ra...
Jack B.
Should I buy these two houses?
Background. I have 3 houses already (two rentals) and am looking to buy 2 more rentals. I want to buy these with 25% down. One of my rentals is paid off and the other is mortgaged and I like the CoC return of that bet...
Nicholas Glatter
Deciding between 2 HHs in San Diego
Hello BP, I'm currently looking to make my first purchase in San Diego, CA. I've come across two potential buys that couldn't be more opposite, needing help seeing the bigger picture. Both 4b 2b
1. https://www.zillow...
Rebecca Webbe
Recommendations for Tenant/Landlord Software?
Good evening, I am curious what people recommend for software programs for managing tenant relations, i.e screenings, communication, payment, etc. Thank you in advance!
Lyle Cooper
Kitchen Renovation Budget for Rental
I am renovating my NYC condo in preparation to rent it out.
I want to make sure I’m not overspending or underspending on my kitchen reno. Here are the numbers:
Expected monthly rent: $9,000
Kitchen Renovation bre...
Michael Frabotta
Analyzing Rental Properties
What is a general rule of thumb for a decent CoC ROI for Single Family Homes? I know of the 1% rule for purchase prices but what is a good way to know how much to actually charge for rent? Does anyone recommended so...
Therese V.
Fannie Mae Home Ready Program- Repeat of 2008?
http://news.investors.com/ibd-editorials/010716-78...The above article explains a new program Fannie Mae will be instituting that allows people to come together (whether related/living together or not) and pool "incom...
Gabrielle Stephenson
Attracting renters with color selection
Good morning! How do you make your properties so appealing that you have everyone flocking to them? Do you have a standard pallet for all of your properties? Does choosing color make you cringe? Do you use a designer ...