Samuel J Claeson
Can you deduct landlord labor out of a tenants security deposit?
Hello BP members,I had a tenant move out on February 28, 2018 and she dumped a LARGE pile of kitty-litter (with cat feces) in a large woodchip garden bed that is attached to the home (we also took photos for evidence)...
Douglas T.
Nervous about hiring a contractor
I posted this in the contractors forum, but wanted to get some landlords' advice on this too. I need to talk to and hire a contractor as I'm preparing to convert my condo in Chicago into a rental. Most of the things...
Carlos Garcia
Out of state repairs - cost
Hello,I just got started with my first rental property a few months ago, and I'm facing repairs for the first time. The property is in NC (I'm in WA) so it all goes through a property manager. The repairs were prompte...
Timoteo Guy
How much do you charge per door?
With most investors self manging or owning property management companies themselves, how do you decide price per door for new clients? Thanks
Cory Lucas
Scaling suggestions, tips, and/or thoughts?
Hey BP, I feel I'm starting to get to the point where I need to seriously consider scaling and how to go about that? I am of course incredibly uncomfortable giving up control like I'm sure many others are, BUT I hear ...
Eric Tsang
Looking buy and hold outside of NYC
Hello BiggerPockets!I am very interested in the Buy and Hold strategy in real estate and was wondering if it is a bad idea to invest 3-4 hours outside your home? I bought my first home (3 family home in Brooklyn NY) i...
Anthony Simmons
House Flipping Business Models
Hi All,
I am curious as to what type of business models experienced house flipping teams have used to set the foundation for their house flipping business with other co-owners.
Myself and two of my friends are inter...
Crickett Rickenbacher
Can I bill for repairs if I do the work?
My husband and I have rentals. A tenant is currently moving out and we are doing repairs and cleaning. My husband has been a handyman for some years, and we would like to bill for his work. Is this legal?
Scott Schultz
Helping Sister Invest in My City
Hey all. Hope your Easter weekend was great. I have been investing in residential real estate for 15 years and my sister wants help in buying investment property in my city. She lives out of state and I have agreed to...
A Sanderlin
Should Prop Mgr show for the appraisal of a rented property?
Is it a common practice for the property mgr to NOT be in attendance when a loan appraiser does a walk-through of a rented property? In our specific case, the appraiser contacted us directly for access to an area that...