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Dilemma, please advise
I am an active investor here in Portland. Its a great market to work. However this isn't about me. I need advice on what advice to pass on to a buddy. I have a friend who has seen me enjoy some success flipping houses...
Peter R.
VR Startup Follow Along - Automation & Notifications
Hi BP!This is part of a series where I detail the conversion of four units from long-term rentals to short-term Vacation Rentals (VR.)Synopsis of this part: Setting up wifi for your guests and for smart devices in you...
Rhonda Davis
Improve Cash Flow with Refinance or Sell with 1031 Exchange
I am having a raging debate with myself over selling a condo using a 1031 exchange to buy a better cash flowing property – or – refinance down from 4.625% to 3.375% to get it better cash flowing.
The condo is in a ve...
Neil Narayan
Austin housing market expected to survive coronavirus pandemic
Even though the coronovirus pandemic has had a profound impact on public health and the nation's economy, the Austin housing market is projected to weather the storm, according to a new report released Tuesday.Accordi...
Frances Decicco
ADT Alarm - Which option is better?
Hi all,I have plans to install an ADT alarm at my home. But I'm confused if an ADT monitored security system needs a landline connection. I have noticed that we can buy a security system without a landline or a landli...
Joseph Woods
Best landlord rental accounting software (NOT management software
I will soon be purchasing my 1st SFR. I see many options with good reviews for the management side (particularly Cozy and Tenant Cloud, for example). However, I will using a property manager and am not looking for t...
Billy Maloney
Old Asbestos Tile in Basement
I have a duplex in Euclid OH, (Cuyahoga County). the basement has asbestos tile. There are no cracks in it. Anyone have an experience with this? Plan is to cover it with a heavy duty carpet. Im assuming this is a pre...
James Schass
Quote for Security system
I was quoted 30k for a security system from Access Control Technologies which installs hardware from PTISecurity. They did say it was worst case scenario and it was sight unseen. I am going to have them come out to ac...
Juan Martinez
Septic Inspection.
Anyone has a success story that came out from a property that had a septic issue? how did you leverage the known issue with the septic system to get a great deal? I have included a short video from one of my locals se...
Ben Mitchell
Options for 3 unit home zoned as a 2
Hi all. I've noticed it's pretty common in the Boston area to see houses that have three apartments but are only zoned for two. Could anyone with experience in this situation explain some good ways to make use of that...