Blaine Alger
Online rent payment not available, how do you collect rent?
Hello BiggerPockets!I am looking at a deal right now where there is a long-term tenant in place who is an older lady. I am assuming ( although I could be wrong) she does not have the technological abilities to be able...
William Kwong
Vinyl Safe Paint - Durability/Maintenance Inquiry
Hi All,I've done research and searched through forums but am looking to gain additional input / experiences people have had with painting vinyl siding. I have spoken to a contractor around the matter and have heard ch...
Aariff Kadar
Newbie paranoid questions
Hello REIs,I am from Corona, CA and totally new to REI. I am planning to start my investment out of state, and I am stumbled upon few newbie questions. Please guide me to be a successful investor. I will keep my quest...
Chris Martin
Raleigh Homestays. Can it backfire?
As the rules are today, I would say there are zero (0) "investors" running Airbnb in Raleigh. The ordinance requires that a "full-time homestay operator must live at the premises and must also be present for the entir...
Tyler James
How to do PadSplit Due Diligence?
Hi Everyone!I've been house hacking and STRs for a few years now. I'm looking at purchasing another property. In my market, I've noticed a few turnkey PadSplit properties for sale with corporate leases and property ma...
Angelo Cortez
Maximizing W2 Tax Deductions - Quit second job or keep working 2 jobs or STR?
I have two W2 jobs. W2 income is total ~300k/year. I already co-owning a duplex, but the VA loan is under my friend's name, so I don't think I can quite deduct that yet; I have helped with furnishing / renovating one ...
Atalia Abat
Building Credit back up
I am 23 years old and I am starting over with my credit. When I was 18 I was married for a short time and owned a condo. Eventually that ended in a foreclosure. It's been about 3-4 years since that was reported on my ...
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Landlord pays heat and hotwater
I have always read that you should never take over a rental property where the landlord/owner pays the heat & hotwater. What has the experience on the board been?? Has anyone ever taken over a small multi-family...
Alizee Paradis
Owning an AirBnb apartment in Miami
I have been a renter for 10 years, and have finally decided I want to stay & invest in Miami.I’m looking to buy a condo downtown Miami, with location & view of the bay as a priority. I like Biscayne Blvd. I wa...
Allen Ellis
Ready to buy my first deal: advice welcome
Hi all,I'm getting ready to purchase my first house and would love a sanity check and any advice you all may have.Background
I'm currently living in a rented room costing me $400/moI have some extra cash which I'd li...