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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

howdy BP'erswe have a house we are rehabbing (flipping) in Denver that has two fireplaces, the upstairs has a working gas log set up from the 50's, cute but probably not terribly efficient. the basement has a fireplac...

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 ...

Hello, all. My name is Lampros Liontos, and I live in the northeast area of Ohio (around Youngstown).

I was originally technical support; I removed viruses from peoples' computers, and helped them install ...