Meg K.
common areas and landlord responsibility
Hello,It's been a while since i've participated here...anyway, I am now a landlord AND a tenant!!! I had to move for a better paying job and I am currently renting a house that the landlord divided into 2 units. Th...
J Scott
Tenant Utility Bill Complaint
In my limited experience as a landlord, this is the first time I've come across this situation, so I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from other landlords...
One of my tenants just called my property manager to...
Craig Cecin
To BRRRR or go more turnkey for first OOS deal
Hi everyone,I am new to REI and have been doing as much studying and research as I can before diving in. I am looking to invest out of state because I am in the military and move around making any market eventually lo...
Jonathan G.
50% rule ? True or False?
I’m reading the posts on this website discussing the 50% rule. We own few Class C Apartments Complexes, anywhere between 36 to 100 units. My management Company manages around 2,500 units. I have to say that based on o...
George Flevotomos
Share your expense reduction know-how
As real estate investors we are always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our NOI and increase asset value. At the same time, tenants are increasingly paying attention to the total cost of ownership, includin...
Justin Metzler
Do tenants demand low-e windows and is it worth the cost?
I have a duplex, currently live in one side, and need to make a decision on a window purchase. I received a quote to use regular windows or for an additional $1,150, to use low-e + argon. I am debating spending the...
John Arendsen
"Tiny Houses" Finally Have A Clear Path of Acceptance?
"Tiny Houses" Finally Have A Clear Path of Acceptance?"But here it is fresh off the press. This will be a boon to the Tiny House and Manufactured Home Industry. I will keep you informed and up to date as I receive mor...
Kevin Martin
First New Construction Solar Home Built and.....Sold!
What a ride the past few months have been! It took us exactly 87 days from wet concrete to C.O. I quit my nice cushy engineering job a few months ago and decided to start building new solar homes. It wasn't an easy de...
Jonathan Baptiste
How to distribute utility bill in a single family home? (House hacking)
I am currently house hacking and have a few tenants/roommates living with me. I currently pay the water and internet bill out of pocket and only request rent and the electric bill be paid for by the tenants. My house ...
Presley Reeves
Will a ductless split system work in an apartment complex?
Hi folks. I am looking at an apartment complex that has a forty year old boiler/chiller system that will cost up to $125K to replace. One option is to replace it with a split ductless systems, which may cost as much...