Gene D.
Some markets to consider for out of state investors
Here's an interesting article I came across on yahoo finance, surprising not to see Philadelphia on the list, but the rest make sense. There are scores of reasons to choose a city, and even more reasons a city can ch...
Matt Tallent
Paint color, brand, and quantity
Hey all,Another paint question I know. I have to do some painting again and color matching is getting old. I want one color that I will use for the rest of time. I was thinking of light gray because it’s neutral but h...
Russell Brazil
Are Things A Little Bubbly In DC?
I am not one to say the sky is falling. I generally feel like there are strong fundamentals to the prices in the DC market. However I just saw this property close at $830k, which I feel was probably only a $700k pro...
Bill Womeldorf
Having tenants pay using internet?
Hi everyone!I am debating weather or not having making a tenant pay rent on a smart phone/ or computer that would require internet is ethical. I would think the vast majority of renters now use internet on the daily a...
Wendell De Guzman
Do you hate it when you have to chase your rent from your tenants?
Here's a "Hack" I use so I don't have to chase my tenants for their rent checks:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4240/blog_posts...What other techniques do you - landlords, use so you don't chase your tenants for th...
Chinedu Akunne
Pay to split water meter? Or Surcharge tenants?
Analyzing some deals on ways to increase cash flow on multi-family properties...One of such deals is a 5-plex, with one water meter. Current landlord pays about $60/unit/month on water, sewer and garbage. That's $300/...
Adam Gonzalez
Is this a Contractor Red Flag?
Happy Friday Everyone!
So I have a quick question. I am in the process of renovating a property and interviewing contractors. One contractor I spoke with provided a quote of $16,000 to renovate two bathrooms (1 sma...
Nick L.
do you install garbage disposals and/or dishwashers in rental?
i am leaning toward installing a dishwasher but NOT installing a garbage disposal. thoughts or strategies either way?
Donna Beth Perch
NJ tenant security question
I’m managing a rental property for an out of state landlord. I need to open a tenant security account. The bank is not making it easy. Can the account be opened with a property manager name and tenant? Instead of land...
Michael S.
New Member from Upstate NY
Hello everyone, I have been lurking over the forums for a couple of months and have decided make your acquaintance. I am a 34 year old Air Force veteran (2W0) and am currently residing in upstate NY near FT Drum.My...