Jill F.
Rent and Covid-19-our letter to tenants
Below is the email that we just sent out to our tenants. Keep in mind, most people don't pay rent just because they fear eviction...Most people pay their rent because they are honest and they honor their contracts. Yo...
Ricky Stafford
Rehab for Rental - Be own contractor or hire one?
I'm curious how most investors handle their rehabs/remodels.I have a space that needs completely gutted and it is going to be a big job. It will require everyone - electrician, contractor, plumber, sheet rock, floorin...
Collin Hays
Any corona virus inpact on your STRs currently?
Disclaimer: I think the Corona Virus thing is a bunch of fake news. It's no more deadly than the common cold.That said, with all of the media hoopla about it, are you seeing any impact on your STR reservations? We ...
Jody Young
Real danger of asking for private money - long bitter post
I debated on posting this because the incident has discourage me so much. But here it is:Last Friday I arrived home to a business card from a detective from our police department. I had just got home from visiting my ...
Jon Klaus
Buy a restaurant?
I have a friend who wants me to back him in buying a restaurant. He has been to one of the best Chef's schools, has good restaurant management experience, has a good work ethic, is good with people, and is trustworthy...
Steve Chan
Why keep money in your 401K?
If your 401k provides a low rate of return and you know you can invest your money at a higher rate of return than the fees associated with withdrawing your money plus the opportunity cost of leaving your money in the ...
Eric Bilderback
How are September rents coming in
I received an email from a local apartment broker saying in our State rent collection is down about 5%. For myself this has not been the case I am at 100% which I have been through out the COVID situation. I still h...
Tyler D.
For long-term investing, is cashflow or appreciation better?
I'm not sure of what my opinion is on this, and would like to see what others think on the matter.
Here on BP, the mass majority of advice and articles are focused on cashflow. I see the obvious benefits of cashflow,...
Jessica Vollendorf
Creative ways to post rent price when utilities are included.
I'm wondering if there is a creative way to list my rent price. Currently the utility prices are included in the rent because I don't have split meters. The problem with this is that it drives up the cost of the rent ...
Meghan McCallum
What is your best advice for turning a building "green"
Hello everyone!I am closing on a 20 unit building and my goal is to make it as "green" as possible. It currently has 7 vacant units, it is a 1928 brick building with a flat roof. So, I am looking for any and all of th...