James Villarreal
Looking for feedback on amenities for STRs
Hello everyone,3 of us in my family invested in a BRRRR vacation rental duplex. The property consists of 2 detached ~1,150 sf. homes on one lot with a decent sized deck in between with a shared laundry room. First dwe...
Karmen Wong
Looking for a mentor
Hello! I am a new member on BP, but I have been listening to the podcast for awhile now. Looking to find a mentor. I live in Walnut Creek, CA, but is looking to invest in something in Houston, TX. I know that I need...
Danielle J.
Repairing Occupied Units
I just completed the home inspection yesterday and by walking through the units (3 of which are currently occupied), I know I want to rip out carpet and put in new floors. One unit will be available for me to move in...
Jessie L. Hall
Has any LL had success with receiving CERA payment?
I have a tenant who is claiming Covid assistance, and my PM has filed with CERA and we are just waiting for payment. My PM has reached out to their office as we are told a "check" will be sent or we cna possible come...
Cortney Roberts
That moment when you find out your leasee is subleasing...
Hey BP community. I have a question about a tenant who is subleasing his room which is against the lease. I would like to say the room is big enough to easily have another person living there. The new person has been ...
Jorge Lopez
BiggerPockets app change my iPhone and the BiggerPocket app ?
How can get it ? I tried already the link on the bottom of the web !!
Stephen Pace
Foreclosure Investments
Hey Ya'll, Im a young realtor working with Keller Williams. I have been told to be a well rounded individual within the real estate market. When I say well rounded I mean: Investment properties, residential, foreclosu...
Randy B.
Does updating a rental property tend to bring a higher caliber of renter?
We have two 4/2.5 SFRs in Murrieta, CA that were built in 1988. They have never been updated so they still have those ugly oak cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as the old fixtures and plastic shower/tubs ...
Phillip Rosin
Am I crazy for upgrading with tenants in place?
I've already made up my mind that I'm doing this, but I want to get some feedback on whether I'm crazy for doing so. Sorry if this is moot, but I am generally curious and perhaps it will sway my decisions with future ...
Kyle Crane
Investment property vs second home
Looking to purchase our first property, but unsure how to classify it. I am intrigued by the idea of only having to put 10% down for a "second home" and having more cash in hand for some upgrades etc, but are the tax...