Cody Smith
When should I worry about asset protection?
Hello BP community! I was given some new advice yesterday that I'm not sure how to take. I spoke to a financial advisor for the first time, and throughout our broad conversation, one of the main points he hit on was m...
Laurie Williamson
Carpet or laminate? It's complicated.
I usually make decisions quickly, but I'm stuck on this one... I need to replace the flooring for 3 bedrooms in my rental property. They currently have carpet, but it's pretty worn out. I am trying to decide whether t...
Jade Davis
For LL's that manage their own properties-- what do you use to handle finances?
Hi fellow BP'ers!After much hemming and hawing about it, I decided that I would like to manage our first property on my own in the beginning rather than hire a property manager from the get-go. I want to at least know...
Art Maydan
Shelf Ripped Out of Wall
The duplex I bought was a gut rehab with no shelving, so I installed it myself. The upstairs unit has a walk-in closet and I put a long shelf with a hanger bar on the two long sides and short shelves on the third size...
Arthur Banks
Realtor bringing comps of rehabs, not comps of ARV
Being fairly new in this, I thought I'd ask this question here before I "fire" my realtor :) I have a buddy that's been a realtor for more than 5 yrs (I'm guessing it's at least that). I don't believe he's worked wi...
Josh Turner
Different LLC's for Different Multi-Family Properties?
First time poster seeking legal input. I own a handful of small multi-family units, plus a few single-family rentals all listed under the same LLC. Considering purchase of an occupied quadraplex...from a legal stand...
Kevin Norgaard
Can I not show up to Final Orientation?
I bought 2 new construction homes during COVID with M/I Homes and was able to do both pre-drywall and final orientation virtually while my agent attended in person.Now, I’m investing out-of-state again with Mungo Home...
Damian Baynes
How to appeal a low appraisal (and win)!
Hi everyone,I've been on this site for a while and don't post as much as I would like but I have appreciated the mountain of information found on here. I intentionally waited until I closed on the loan (which happened...
Soh Tanaka
Excel Spreadsheet for Landlords
I'm looking for a small number of people who own/manage between 2 - 10 rental units and looking for a good Excel spreadsheet to keep track of the income and expense. I would like to share the sheet I'm using and tryin...
Josh Jacobsen
Sparkrent is closing?
I just got an email that sparkrent is closing its website to offer a "better experience" thru quick books. What are you currently using for online rent collection? And what do you like about it?