John McKee
How many beds should an average STR have?
Is there a sweet spot of bedrooms or baths that the average STR family needs. Also what size of beds? Is it worth it to get a queen vs. a double. What is the most marketable kind of layout when it comes to bed and ...
Dan L.
Splitting Out Gas In a 4 Unit
Hi All.
I am purchasing a four-unit, all one-bedroom apartment. It is a very good deal, especially because of the value-add with the giant garage in the back. However, one problem is the house has only one electric...
Orr Kichin
How to rent a big SFH by bedroom ( 3-4 tenants in one house)
Hi everyone,I have SFHs, each rented out the conventional way.Now I own a big house- ~4000 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, big back yard, 3 space car garage.I want to rent it out by bedrooms: The Master bedroom wit...
Lisa M.
Should I put Tenants in Hotel?
All, Im having an electrical issue in a rental and the power could be down for days (The service drop from the point of attachment to the meter base is damaged in 2 locations from squirrels chewing neutral. Needs to b...
Chinmay J.
Long term investing....Real...... Long term
Happy Fourth of July everyone ! So the other day, a friend of mine came up to me. He knows that I am real estate investor and realtor, and he always likes to pick my brain over this and that....usually something very ...
Account Closed
Capital Projects: Save or Wing it?
Do you pro-actively save for major projects (new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, etc)? Or, do you sort of wing it and hope for the best, knowing that you'll probably have enough cash on hand to cover something li...
Marjorie Binder
wholesaling vs rehab in baltimore
I've got a possible REO deal brewing. $15k list price and i think the ARV would be at least $70k remodeled. That's based on comps on the same block; one row house sold last month (only 100 sf less) and the exact s...
Anthony Vanson
Interested in relocating.
I haven't been active on here for years. I run a business which allows me to live anywhere. I have some saving and I'm currently in NYC. I'm looking to relocate as the market here is just too expensive for me. If...
Jack B.
Tenant expected keys without rent upfront
I collected a hefty holding deposit from them a month ago to hold the place for them. Last night was our appointment to meet and collect first/last months rent, get the lease signed, and give them keys. Got it all don...
Nathan James
Building a 4-plex in Portland, OR
Hi all, I'm in the early stages of planning a development of a lot I own in SE Portland. There is a small (<600 sf) house on the lot currently, which is in pretty rough shape. I've owned the house for few years ...