Hi guys!I'm trying to analyze deals for house hacking (renting by the room) and am re-evaluating the way I calculate reserves. Currently, I use a percent multiplier by rent: 5% for repairs/maintenance, 8% for vacancy,...

I'm in California and just moved out of a rental. 
The landlord wants to charge me for a few things that are strange to me.
Are the following things legal for them to deduct from security deposit?  I've read a few a...

So I've been at this real estate stuff for almost 2 years now and I still have not had any deals yet!  I tried wholesaling but Florida seems like a waste of time.  Any other recommendations on how to get my foot in th...

Hi all! We self-manage our properties. We will have 45 doors at the end of the summer and I'm wondering how to figure out the right time to hire our own maintenance guy instead. Like many other managers, we find it di...

Tenant contacted me and complained that she has roaches and water bugs in her apartment.  I spoke to my other two tenants below her who informed me that they do not have a roach problem in their apartment so problem i...

Hi All!

New member here from the Bay Area. My wife and I are looking to start a real estate investment business on the side. For right now we're focusing on vacuuming up as much knowledge as possible and tryi...

Hi - our apartment is nice and ready to show this weekend. I want to have a consistent list of renter requirements before we communicate directly with the three possible renters who have shown interest. The goal is...

I'm doing a rehab and I have to tear out all of the subfloor, I've used both carpet and laminate in my other properties. I'm wondering what other landlords use. It is a b property and I don't allow pets. Thoughts? Tha...

Hey BP members,

Got a quick question, what are yalls thoughts on buying a house to fix up with little cosmetic repairs for a good price live in it while fixing it and then sell it?? What are the pros and con...