What is the property management company and tenant's rights around a move-in deposit? As a tenant, I paid a security deposit to the landlord/owner, a move-in deposit to the management company and a non-refundable move...
Dear Biggerpockets members,I want to thank you all for providing insight and knowledge about real estate investing on this site. I am learning something new everyday and am excited to getting started with my first rea...
Want passive income? Well, DON’T invest in rental properties. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) instead. Yes, you read that right. Although rental properties are a phenomenal way to build wealth and cash flow ...
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Hi Everybody,I currently have a house in Los Angeles, I owe 250K right now. My house appraises around 400K. I am not happy in this community since the school districts are really bad and i had a few brake ins.I have a...
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I'm currently furnishing a short-term rental and am curious about how many of each kind of towel I should get (Bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, bath mat). Should I count it as per guest, or per bathroom?
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I am trying to find solutions to the high cost of water and sewer relative to the rent income and other costs of ownership. My questions are:
1.) How can we reduce tenant water consumption in a 2 family property... ...
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Hi everyone,I am looking for a good property manager in Arlington/Alexandria Virginia area. A colleague has a property manger that is charging a lot of extra fees each month. She wants a PM that will charge a flat 10...
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We are doing our first C Neighborhood rental and are estimating ~$650/mo for a 2bd/1ba/1300sq.
I was told if I put appliances into the house then that generally will get us a bit more in rent/mo. Understandab...
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Hi all, newbie here and looking for advice on a lease renewal on a great tenant. Pretty much an ideal tenant but now would like to include a 60 lb shepherd to a small 1 bedroom apartment in NY. Looks like if she can't...
Hoping to pick your brains about the best course of action here.$135,000 remaining on Primary home @ 3.75%$165,000 remaining on Investment property @ 4.25%Both properties are in North Carolina. Investment property is...