Daniel Muscarella
Is AirBNB really dead?
Hi all,I'm a 19 year old and have been wanting to get into real estate, specifically renting a property and putting it on airbnb to get cash flow, however I been seeing around that airbnb isn't what it used to be. Pe...
Darrell Crosgrove
Closing costs -- HOW MUCH???
Got a question -- have a family member who is looking to purchase a rental from someone she knows, and is seeking to refinance her own home. Her lender is supplying terms for the rental property which... simply put I ...
Andrew Neal
Be your own hard money lender through your own LLC?
So a few months back on a different thread @jorge ruiz brought up this idea and I was curious if anyone has does this or if it's possible.You create an LLC. You buy a home. Your LLC gives you a loan for the home. You ...
Kevin Polite
Blinds in your rental properties
Who installs blinds in their rental property? Does it depend on the area and rent amount? If so, do you include the inexpensive 1" mini blinds? Any and all thoughts appreciated.
Wesley Myers
Damage/security deposits for STR’s?
Reading another post about people stealing items in STR’s got me thinking about damage or security deposits. Do you use one? If so, does it work? If not, why? How much do you typically “hold”? How do you handle stolen...
Jordan Laney
PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
Hello, Happy New Year Who do you think is at fault? Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the...
Gene Hacker
How did you find your private money lenders.
I got comfortable over the past few years with two private lenders that I was working with. At basically the same time the one turned 70 years old and needs to start taking mandatory withdraws from his SD-IRA and he ...
Robert Durden
Housing Hacking in Colorado Springs
Hi all! I am currently house hacking a condo in Washington, DC that nets me $10 per month! There is definitely a space trade off but currently have two low key renters that are covering all my expenses, utilities, etc...
Dan Graney
Appliances
Bought a duplex and I need to put appliances in. Was wondering whether I should look for used on Craigslist or buy new. Thinking with Black Friday coming up I might be able to find some good deals on new. looking for ...
Michael Healy
Negotiating PM rate and services.
Hi landlords,
I'm fixing to be a long distance (2.5 hours away) landlord for 14 units. I'm starting to consider using a property management firm at least for the first year or two.
(How) do you negotiate the r...