Dawn Anastasi
Diary of a Small Rental Property with Rehab
I always wanted to do a "deal diary" and now I have the chance to do one! This will be my 13th property acquisition and so I'm hoping to make it lucky number 13!A 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom 1,054 square foot townhouse c...
Claudia Stewart
Dead lawn due to lack of watering on vacant property considered PM negligence?
Hello BP Folks! A month ago I closed on my first rental property and I am already feeling the pains of working with a lackluster Property Management company.I purchased a new construction SFH in Northern Dallas throug...
Jake Andronico
House hacking at 22 - What I regret...
I purchased my 1st home at 22 years old straight out of college. PP: Aug. 2019 - $356,900 w/ 20% down (borrowed a large chunk of the down payment). Refinance: Nov. 2021 - Property appraised for 480K, I completely paid...
Mark M.
Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)
Has anyone use RUBS (ratio utility billing system) on a small multifamily property (say 10 units or less)? Is it cost effective for smaller units? What are your thoughts/experiences? Thanks!
Bob Crane
All Electric vs Gas Furnace/Water Heater in Northern Illinois
I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...
Tami R.
Furnaces, mant.
It seems like every year at this time I wish I had something put in place for maint. on furnaces, etc...
I do not have it in my lease and if I did I do not think tenants would pay attention... but it seems li...