Jim Sestito
Thoughtful Tenant Gift Ideas
Hi BP,
We all know the stress that 2020 has brought upon us all. I wanted to get a small gift for tenants. Something that just says thank you for hanging in there and things will be better!Let me know any ideas you...
Bienes Raices
Raising the rent--giving them options
At the end of a one year lease, does it make sense to offer them a lower increase if they choose to stay on month to month, and higher increase if they sign a new one year lease (since they would be "locking in" the p...
Ian Handel
Feeling bad, Older tenant, Under market value
I feel bad. One of my tenants is in her upper 60's, she works for a temp agency and has difficulty paying her bills. She is never late and hasn't missed a payment. She's been living in the building for six years. ...
Kimberly H.
Basic Cook County Housing Voucher question
To those who rent in Cook County,Just got an application from someone I am told has a housing voucher (by the real estate agent representing applicant).Aren't I supposed to actually receive a copy of the housing vouch...
Dan H.
Underwriting STR - Looks promising but deeper evaluation shows poor return
This cabin is in the sierras near Giant Sequoia National Monument. I identified a nice cabin in a nice area that I was going to offer $500k to STR it. Bonus I found a co-host with a presence in the area that would co...
Ryan Friend
Single Family Home Dilemma
Heres my dilemma…. I live in south whitehall, I want to get started investing in 3:2 single family homes. Goal is to get enough cash flow on properties to quit my job in the next few years. Trying to focus on a specif...
Roc Pilon
Appraisal Inaccurately reported? Has it ever happened to you?
I just purchased a single family home in the downtown area of where I live. I purchased it because when I drove by and spoke with the realtor the cost for what was being sold seemed so crazily low I had my offer in th...
Tony H.
First Step to Deal with Inherited Tenant
Hi BP,I have been in contract for a duplex here in Sacramento. Estimated closing is mid July.There is a long time tenant in one of the unit who have lived there since previous previous owner..their rent is so low comp...
Shane Mcc
Self driving / Autonomous Vehicles - Impact Real Estate?
How do you think self driving / autonomous vehicles will impact the value of real estate?
Ernesto Uribe
Starting out in rental property investing in California
Hi I’m 22 years old live in Orange County CA and I’m trying to figure out how to start out on Rental property investing in California. I have about 30k to invest but I’m just not sure how to start.