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Tony S. Absolute Newbie Considering Self Storage as First Deal
29 November 2013 | 12 replies

Hi Everyone,

I've read through most of the threads I could find on self-storage and have seen a lot of good input from various sources. I am particularly interested in what Rich Weese and Michael Wagner have...

Jason Turo Daily rentals (Airbnb) - door locks
10 April 2018 | 10 replies

We will be doing an Airbnb from out of state. We have a house that we'll rent the upstairs and downstairs separately with their own access, and the entire house as a third option.  The door lock vendors on Airbnb's we...

Lynette D Nickleberry Modular and manufactured homes for short-term rental investment
13 January 2023 | 14 replies

We are in the process of building a portfolio of short-term rental properties in the andarondacks (Lake George). Wondering about the viability of including a modular or manufacturered home with lots of private land (w...

Danny Maller What to do about groups of people loitering around my building?
1 December 2018 | 115 replies

I'm a month into house hacking my 3 unit and I can't get people to rent because of the crowd of random people hanging out on the side walk between my place and the liquor store just north of me. I never saw anyone out...

Aaron Linden Smart Home Upgrades for Rental
11 October 2019 | 20 replies

I have a rental that is available near a college (typically students occupy this). I am wondering what people think of the value of 'smart upgrades'. Has anyone done any testing or research on doing some smart home up...

Bob Drew Tenant paying 2 months rent in advance. Should I accept it?
26 July 2021 | 12 replies

My tenant in l sent rent payments for August and September in advance (he made the payment on July 26 and the August rent wasn't due until July 31 and September rent isn't due until August 31). Reasons he stated are n...

Zac Garthe Price in security systems for buy-and-hold residential rental?
1 December 2019 | 6 replies

Newbie investor, looking to purchase my first rental in the next few months in greater Denver. In researching my submarket, one dilemma I've encountered is a perception of higher-than-average crime. I thought installi...

Mindy Jensen 4 bedroom house - what is the best bed layout?
13 December 2019 | 16 replies

I'm prepping for my first AirBnB and want to get your advice on the best bed plan. 
4 bedroom house, one queen-sized murphy bed in the upstairs bedroom. (Upstairs is a bedroom, 3/4 bath, and living space)
2 bedrooms...

Daniel Porter My biggest fear happened: a break in
15 September 2020 | 18 replies

Well today it happened folks. Got to the property I am currently rehabbing and found the door kicked in, with all my tools stolen. This is my first property, and I’ve been rehabbing it by myself for the last few month...

Douglas Brown Burglary at tenant turnover
8 May 2020 | 29 replies

I'm a relative newcomer to RE investment (2 years, 2 properties in Indianapolis) and this was my first tenant turnover.  When the contractor went to make his final inspection of the turnover repairs (nothing major ~$2...