Robin Canela
New Investor - Northern Virginia
Hello Bigger Pocketers! My name is Robin Canela and I am new to Real Estate Investing with no background.I was born and raised in NYC, residing in Northern Virginia for the last 10 years.I am a Network Engineer and my...
Kristen S.
Increased gas bill, faulty furnace sensor and colder weather
In a 12 day period of a furnace not performing normally I spent time troubleshooting, then finally getting a sensor replaced. In the meantime the tenant could flip the switch to reset the furnace when it shut off and ...
Shaun R.
Property management info
What are the best books out there on being a good property manager? I've contemplated branching out into property management as I grow my own portfolio and I want to start educating myself on what it takes to be a gr...
David H.
Postcard content
I am brand new and ready to dive into some direct mail marketing. I have decided to send postcards to absentee owners. My question is: Is there anything specific I should be putting or not be putting on these cards. A...
Ben C.
Hiring a GC Vs Subbing out work yourself?!
I’ve done new construction projects and multiple jobs down the studs with additions.Now I’m getting towards my 6th project and wondering if it makes sense to be the GC. Im not looking to do any work but simply sub out...
Justin Mavromatis
Accounting software for small short term rentals?
Hi Everyone, I am currently on my first short term rental/ investment property. My wife and I are doing our own renovations. I am looking for an accounting software to help me track my expenses. Home Depot, hardware s...
Jessica Young
Do you compensate for inconveniences to tenants, such as replacing HVAC systems?
The AC went out and needs to be replaced in my Florida condo within the first month tenants are renting it, complete with 3 visits from HVAC before the new unit is even installed.
Would it be expected or normal to o...
Carl Simon
Title Company Issues - Advice
Hi BP Community,Wanted to get your advice on my current troublesome situation in dealing with the title company who handled my first buy-and-hold deal in Baltimore city. The bottom line question - should I ask for my...
Donald M.
Training a Property Manager
I have heard bad stories about property managers, which is also attested to by this post: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1539...It seems that there are many good, hard-working individuals that could do ...
Ryan Jackson
4% DUPLEX. What do you think??
I'm getting ready to close on 2 duplexes. They are both older buildings that need a little bit of clean up and improvements. I don't know if I should do minimum repair or really sink some money in them to make them mo...