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BRRRR in Seattle, WA
I just finished a BRRRR in Seattle WA.I did cash-out refi’s on my 3-plex and 4-plex, pulling a combined $168k out. Both properties still cash-flowed well after the refi’s and the 3-plex has zero of my capital left in...
Jessica Vollendorf
Creative ways to post rent price when utilities are included.
I'm wondering if there is a creative way to list my rent price. Currently the utility prices are included in the rent because I don't have split meters. The problem with this is that it drives up the cost of the rent ...
Taylor Stamm
Using Rooftop Solar Panel Systems to Increase Cash Flow
Hello BP, has anyone had any experience installing rooftop solar panel systems to their rentals and charging tenants for the energy usage in order to increase cash flow? How did this work out for you? If you have not ...
Robert Freeborn
What will come from Texas Artic Vortex
I’m sure we’ve all seen many videos of ceilings collapsing, pipes bursting, and flooded floors coming out of Texas. Considering the uncertainty with the power grid, climate change, and likelihood or unlikelihood of t...
Peter Morgan
Tenant runs AC 24x7 without any break
Hi,I have an older HVAC unit , I think it has reached almost its end of life, I recently spent over $1500 to service and repair it. I have a new tenant that runs the AC like there is no tomorrow 24x7 without any break...
AJ Wong
Interest only loans are the new black for investing in STR vacation rentals
From 2003-2009 I was 20 years old and had my first real job and taste of Real Estate for a mortgage company at HomeBridge Mortgage Bankers in south Florida.It was a crazy market and a crazier place to work, but I lear...
Chuck B.
How do you "harden" your rentals?
Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
Samuel Lacroix
Do you grant first come priority for applicants?
I have a unit for rent and two days ago I showed It to a young man who will probably meet my minimal standards (screening process is in process). I also got a visit yesterday, an older man who is looking for an apartm...
David J.
Huge red flag, What do you think?
It's been a little over a year since I first allowed a specific tenant to move into my property. I let her know that enough time had passed and I would like to do the first annual inspection and asked her to provide a...
Cara Lonsdale
Bay City, MI boots on the Ground? PM, Maintenance, HELP!
I am considering a duplex purchase in Bay City, MI. Does anyone have a good team (boots on the ground) there for: Property Management - Need ala carte PM who can handle mostly the eviction process if necessary and re...