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Derek Morrison Appliances in Rentals
3 April 2019 | 24 replies

Do you usually include appliances when renting properties to tenants, or is it an expectation that they buy their own?

Maxxwell Crowley Maintenance and handyman costs
6 January 2022 | 11 replies

I am based in Fairfield county and was recently quotes $75/hour for handyman and maintenance costs- i.e someone who can do everything from basic repairs around a property, power wash, clean gutters, help tenants with ...

Giovanni Cantu Duplex vs Live&Flip
28 February 2024 | 5 replies

Sup BPers.
Wanting to get my feet wet and own my first piece of RE property. I'm currently working on my reserves. I wanted to get into a quadplex but came to a realization that it was too far fetch for me when my le...

Andrew Postell Fannie Mae makes House Hacking Easier
14 July 2024 | 12 replies

Fannie Mae made an enormous announcement this week that impacts anyone seeking to house hack – they reduced their downpayment requirements on 2-4 unit properties to 5%. This is a massive difference from the 15%-20% d...

Stone Jin Which to pay first?
27 October 2015 | 21 replies

Here is the situation,My wife and I are at a point where we cannot buy/manage any additional properties.  We are starting to look into paying off mortgages.  The question is should we payoff the ones with the highest ...

Alec Barnes How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies

I know there are a variety of screening practices used by landlords and property management companies. Personally, I follow this standard for every application I receive:
- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent...

Aaron Turner Laundry Options: Coin-Op or Laundry Fee
9 March 2020 | 6 replies

Hello! I plan to provide a washer and dryer in the basement of my first rental property, a duplex. I am trying to figure out my options. Should I do a coin-operated washer and dryer or charge a laundry fee to cover wa...

Chris Anderson ROI of washer / dryer in multifamily 6 unit?
31 July 2022 | 9 replies

Looking into the option of installing a pay to use (coin/card) washer / dryer in a 6 unit multifamily. This could potentially add monthly income, but also be a benefit and convenience for tenants.Investigating machin...

Paul Smythe Choosing a flat fee MLS listing service
12 May 2017 | 8 replies

When choosing a flat fee MLS listing service, is that something where you find a local service, or are the best companies usually nationwide? What's the best way to determine a good listing service?

Nikhil Agarwal Cast Iron Tub vs. Acrylic Tub AND Fridge Choice in Renovation
30 May 2022 | 2 replies

This is the first time I purchased a unit that needs to be renovated before it can be rented. Before I closed, I went ahead and purchased two more. All 3 units closed last week. So now I have 3 units that need renovat...