Zachary Cura
How do you handle malicious damage to property by tenants?
Whenever you rent out to tenants, you always run the risk of them damaging the property no matter how trustworthy they seem at first glance. What are best practices for handling such a situation to make it as smooth a...
Samuel Hall
Best Washer/Dryer with "Express setting"
I'm excited to start my first STR. I am trying to determine the best option regarding a Washer and Dryer. I was told to get a set that has an "express setting." What brand/model have you found success with?
Tyson Begly
Multiple abandoned vehicles at tax certificate abandoned house in Alabama
I recently acquired a tax certificate of an abandoned house. I would like to start renting it out, but there are 7 abandoned vehicles on the property. The lot is not large enough to move them away from the house and ...
Aaron Kelley
General Introduction and Beginner's Issues
Hello all:My name is Aaron Kelley and I am located in the Detroit/Ann Arbor MI area. I have been here since last June working as an Electrical Engineer at Ford Motor Company and I have been investing in my real estat...
Polo Vazquez
Electric car garage. Yes or no?
I currently own a duplex with one car garage on each side. A tenant asked if I could add a motor to the garage so it will open and close automatically. I feel like this would be a good little addition but then I also...
Maverick V.
Where to go?
Hello all on BP! First off I know this question has so many variables and there is no correct answer but id like to hear your opinions and welcome all feedback.
A little about myself, I'm leaving the military...
Tyler Veres
Forcing Equity/Increased Value by affecting NOI (bottom line)
Good day all,I am looking at putting together a list of ways that people have gone about forcing equity/value in their properties. To start the ball rolling, I like adding a unit/income stream where there wasn't one ...
Martin K.
Appliance Repair and General Maintenance, Tips and Advice
Hey guys, I have a few rental properties and own an appliance repair company. I had a personal profile on here a while back and this site was very helpful when I was looking to learn and I got great advice and resourc...
Juan Rubio
Should I trust the sellers agent that his comps are correct?
Hello, I am in the process of analyzing a very strong deal, i am not working with an agent, but the house is listed on the MLS. I asked the sellers agent if he could get me the comps on the property since I don't have...
Samuel Mallery
Can someone help me understand drawbacks of a home warranty?
I've been told that a home warranty is a smart decision for landlording. I can pay the monthly amount for the service (~50$) and then when anything breaks I can have the tenant pay the deductible, making issues pretty...