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Shawn Alexander STR questions on getting started
1 February 2022 | 7 replies

Hi all!
I have 1 SF home near chicago IL and have been saving up for a possible MF unit and considering a STR (condo/house). 
I have a few questions. Does anyone have any suggestions on different sites or ways to de...

Tameria Dishman Service dogs in AZ and other questions reference deposit $ return
1 February 2017 | 3 replies

Help. We own a condo in Scottsdale. We inherited a tenant when we bought the property 4 years ago. Its been a rough go, and I finally stepped and said we were not going to renew the lease. The tenant was not happy.
T...

Justin Michael Johnson Setting money aside for repairs vs getting Home/Product Warranty
31 May 2018 | 6 replies

Instead of setting money aside every month for repairs, what are your thoughts on using a company such as American Home Guardian who offers coverage for $60/mo. Curious if anyone have done this with success vs setting...

Brown Nathan Depreciation Land Vs Building
28 April 2016 | 13 replies

I have always been using a 85% building and 15% land value for calculating my depreciation basis. Now my accountant is saying I have to use the tax basis and the county is assessing most properties in my county at 50%...

Forrest T Schue Receipt Tracking and Bookkeeping
27 March 2023 | 20 replies

Hello everybody,What methods do you recommend for tracking and documenting businesses receipts? shoebox? A software?

Karen Margrave SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS ... PLEASE HELP!
23 March 2016 | 7 replies

I know many of you are very active on social media, and post to several different sites, blog, etc. Maybe you can share your successes with us.  1. Which sites do you post to for your business? How often? 2. Do you us...

Elizabeth J. Managing your own multi-family property in Chicago
31 March 2015 | 8 replies

My husband and I are looking to purchase a multi-family property in Chicago.  I plan to be the property manager, though we no longer live in the area.  I plan to coordinate all of the maintenance/upkeep and have peopl...

Rich P. Early contractor award based on GC's and Fee?
29 February 2016 | 6 replies

Have any of you awarded a contractor based on GCs and Fee in order to award the contract earlier in lieu of waiting for full CD's to be procured? i.e. If you manage to get a grading and/or foundation permit earlier th...

Ronald Starusnak The Land Of Opportunity Zones | Turn $200k into $120k NET PROFIT
20 January 2019 | 0 replies

The Syracuse Opportunity Zone Is An Investor’s DreamHey guys, remember how I said everyone should be investing in Syracuse, NY right now? That post was geared mostly towards the excellent performance of rental propert...

Ellen Mitchell Document Checklist - Tenant Screening
18 December 2023 | 2 replies

Hello!
New to BP and looking for a comprehensive checklist for screening new tenants. I have had a property manager in the past and took over management about 3 years ago. This is the first time screening a new tenan...