I already own 2 properties (one locally, one vacation rental) - and my vacation rental is doing rather well. I was able to buy back when I could for 5% down and am still breaking even if not making a profit. My neig...

How much should you spend on a make ready. Most owners, myself included would like to have a good ball park number, depending on the property I am buying or turning over after a move out. Everybody has different opini...

Experienced landlords: In the process of ordering replacement carpets for a couple of SFH's I'm purchasing to buy and hold. Getting so many conflicting opinions from carpet stores, installers and carpet cleaners on t...

Hello BP friends!  I apologize in advance for the lengthy post, I have many questions and I am very appreciative of all feedback, critiques, and/or advice.    Quick background, I'm relatively new to the BP community b...

My husband and I have found a property we would like to purchase to VRBO. We visit the area often so we would use it ourselves as well.The question is, we live out of state and wondering how difficult it will be to ma...

I want to purchase vacation rental property in Florida.  I have an understanding of how to manage the marketing of the property myself.  What I struggle with is how to manage the cleaning, laundry, and maintenance of ...

Tenant vacated, house has laminate, tenant did a good job cleaning- except...  The main living areas smell like dog.  Not pee.  Just like wet dog.  Tenant mopped.My only guess on what to try is to repaint- but I would...

I have my current tenant moving out at the end of this month and have scheduled a showing this weekend.  I let my current tenant know a few days in advance.My current tenant is saying that it's not a good idea to show...

Does anyone have any tips on how to handle cleaning of the unit after guests leave? There is a small window of time each day to clean and it is almost impossible to do it yourself while working a full time job.

I am looking at setting up a glamping site to list on Airbnb.I am considering the area around Smokey Mountains TN.Looking forward to hearing others' recent experiences setting up and running a glamping site in terms o...