Kyle Kline
Can I be a good landlord?
Hello, all!I am new to REI and have loved learning more about the process through Bigger Pockets. I do not yet have any properties, but am spending as much time a I can learning until I feel confident enough to purcha...
Michael Noto
2-Family in Bristol, CT Deal Diary
Hello everyone. Based on the feedback we received in another deal diary, which you can find here, @Bill Labrecque and I decided to chronicle a 2-family rehab we are currently doing in Bristol, Connecticut.Here are the...
Johann Jells
Is a roof deck on a multifamily worth building?
I have 2 properties that could benefit from roof decks, a 3U that already has a common yard and a back patio exclusively for the ground unit, and a 4U that the ground unit has a private yard. The latter is 3 large uni...
Brandon McLean
The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVE
The 15 Essential Items Every Short Term Rental MUST HAVEWhether you're listing your space on Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, or with a professional property manager, you will need a whole bunch of items that guests expect to ...
Collin Hays
Government-sponsored extortion, Sevier County style
Recently, Sevier County TN commissioners voted to require a "permit" for all short-term rentals in the county, "to ensure that all short-term rental units in Sevier County meet minimum safety standards." Of course, t...
Nicholas A.
Pet Friendly Airbnb
Is the increased revenue, demand, and occupancy for an Airbnb worth the ware and tare that accompanies pets?ie.. dirty paws from walking outside on the floor and room rugs. Dog jumps on couch with dirt..Are the dogs s...
Yi Zhao
Tenants complaining about smell of marijuana
Hi BP,
I have a house in College Park, MD. It has a separate upstairs and downstairs unit. The tenants downstairs have complained of marijuana smell from upstairs several times already. At this point, the upstairs te...
Kenneth Sok
Painting and a tenant that smokes
I have an inherited tenant from a property I purchased from a tired landlord.The tenant is great: pays on time, takes care of his own maintenance, also agreed to pay higher rents to match market prices, etc. He's a sm...
Joe Stout
Adding a Firepit to my STR- Gas or Woodburning?
Adding a firepit to my STR in Port Clinton Ohio. Can you guys help me decide on the specs and the type? Are there any hazards I should watch out for with gas? Can you make more cashflow with wood-burning since you're ...
Kris DeVito
Milwaukee Neighborhoods - Where to look, where to avoid
Hello all, looking at a few different markets around the country and wanted to get a better read on Milwaukee WI. I am looking for single family and multi-family (2-3 units) around the $200k price point. There looks t...