Jordan Butts
Vacation home as an out-of-state AirBnB
I have a condo in Fort Lauderdale I use as a vacation home that I would like to AirBnB while not using it. Personally, I have never used AirBnB. I understand the idea of it and why it is so successful but I do not u...
Christopher Geddes
Does anyone include cleaning service for tenants?
Hi All,I'm new to BP. I recently purchased my first property in Montana. My unit is near a university and I inherited college students. They are fine renters but I have noticed that cleanliness is average at best and ...
Megan Frank
Security deposit and my lovely mother cleaning
Hello all. We are turning over an apartment that was pet friendly - both dog and cat. The tenant was supposed to be out today, but her cat was still in the apartment along with several items (there was a load of laund...
Mike Harding
Short Term Vacation Rental Virgin
I have been flipping for 7 years and done 60+ homes but this will be my first Vacation Rental. I am pretty busy between family and work as it is but I am mostly curious about the pros and cons of self managing vs ful...
Daniel Claroni
What's that smell?!?
How easy is it to get rid of a bad stink in a house? What if it isn't as easy as replacing the carpets?A house I am thinking about buying has a bad stink that smells like cat urine. The previous owner disclosed that d...
Haley Bray
Electric vs Gas Heat!
Hello! My name is Haley and I joined Bigger Pockets about two months ago! I am getting into real estate with my boyfriend and we are primarily focused on multi unit rentals in the Dayton area! We just finished our fir...
William Avery
What are your methods to remove pet odors?
I have a property where one bedroom was used as a 'kennel' or pet 'outhouse'. I am having trouble getting rid of the smells.Concrete floor. Carpet is gone. Tack strip is gone. All solid matter has been removed. Bleach...
Sam Leon
Pet and central AC units
If you are wondering what pets do to the central AC units, here is something a little more than just speculation.I have a triplex, where each unit has the same exact central AC handlers and condensers and same age.Dec...
Louis D.
I have a Air Bnb in New Orleans can't be rented now..
I got a one year lease and partnered with someone to manage it. Got written approval form the landlord to Air Bnb. It was doing well and making a profit within four months and heading towards Mardi-grass things looke...
Jimmy Vance
How To Deal With Dirty Tenant
I bought this condo at the end of 2021. The tenant is pre-existing, pays rent on time and doesn't give any issues, seems like a nice enough guy. He's lived there for over 5 years with his teenage son.The property mana...