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We just launched our first STR and our second guest accidentally melted the siding with the grill. There were some other little things that I didn't like about how they cared for the place. But, the main issue is the ...
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Tried to find the best place for this post, apologize if I missed it.I'm looking into Quickbooks for bookkeeping for my rental properties. The main choice is between online and desktop software. The online is a monthl...
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Is it ok to send notifications to tenants by email? I use ezlandlordforms a lot and like that I can get a received and viewed receipt when my tenant opens the email. Is there any downside to this vs sending somethin...
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Hey all, What are your go to software of choice when managing your MTR? Looking for tips on collecting rent, managing the property with good communication between cleaners/handymen etc and booking my place. I'll start...
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How are all the landlords settling up mobile/online rent payments? PayPal? AHC through a local bank? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
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My wife and I are just about to close on our first rental property. It is a mixed use unit with 1 commercial and 4 residential properties. To start, my wife is going to do the daily property management duties and I o...
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Hi!
I am a landlord located in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area. I have been in the landlord business since 2011 and began using Quickbooks around 2018 for securing rent payments and book keepi...
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I'm in the process of finalizing talks with an investor to commence a real estate development project and would greatly appreciate assistance in clarifying a few things given certain scenarios:
Investor injects 100% ...
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Hello!Looking for best recommendations when it comes to security cameras, motion sensor lights, key pad locks, ring cameras? For a MTR specifically, a keypad lock and deadbolt seems like the best option so theres no t...
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Hi BP,I JUST BOUGHT A 10 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING!! NOW WHAT DO I DO TO TRANSITION??I am closing on my biggest property yet (10 units) on October 15th. I am uncertain as to the exact steps to follow when you transition...