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Bienes Raices "Never, ever do Section 8"
3 June 2010 | 18 replies

I have a friend who was a successful landlord for many years. When I mentioned Section 8 to him he advised me never to get involved with it, that it was only for experts who know how to handle it. He said the Section ...

Steve Hannibal Advise...Replace old carpet with new carpet, or something else?
2 November 2015 | 28 replies

I will be closing on my first rental property in a couple weeks.  It is a single family home.  About half of the house has carpet, in the living room, hallways and bedrooms, which is trashed and needs to be replaced. ...

Alex Hawk Should I get my MBA before I buy Multifamily?
8 February 2022 | 22 replies

I am 17 and I am obsessed with learning more to become financially free through Multifamily investing. My parents want me to get an MBA but I don't think that I need that to be a successful Multifamily investor. I wan...

Belle Tseng My First Investment in Cedar Park, TX (near Austin)
18 February 2015 | 24 replies

Hello Everyone,I've finally decided on my first property investment, and it is in Cedar Park, TX, just northwest of Austin.  I've just gotten into contract, and like everyone's recommendation on a property manager.  I...

Lauren Pitts Let's talk Turnovers! Best Cleaning Models for your STR Business?
25 October 2021 | 11 replies

STR arbitrage business owner here! Turnovers/Cleanings are the biggest pain point in my business. Consistent attention to detail is rare. I have found many cleaners that do an excellent job sometimes. But few that do ...

Theresa P. Airbnb bookings nosedived
9 September 2023 | 16 replies

I purchased a home in a prominent vacation area in Colorado a few years ago. I live in it part time and rent it out part time. For the past 3 years, STR bookings have been great. They’ve provided a steady source of in...

Brandon Schlichter Cheapest Materials?
30 December 2008 | 22 replies

Where do you normally go to get supplies to do a rehab?

I'm still trying to find where to get less expensive supplies like Flooring, cabnets, countertops, paint and the like.

I don't have a contractors license or su...

Suzane Ivas New rental property - Which countertop do I use?
9 January 2020 | 32 replies

Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite.  The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...

AJ Wong How to lower property management costs on luxury STR vacation rental property
30 May 2024 | 17 replies

When analyzing a luxury short term rental (STR) vacation home for investment in today's mortgage rate environment, the ROI & margins can be extremely tight. Investors that are looking to offset their investment co...

Weis Sherdel Should I buy in Philly?
25 November 2016 | 23 replies

I am looking to buy and hold a SFR in neighborhood of $60-$80K with CAP rates of 9%+. Philly interests me because it offers those numbers and it's only 2 hours drive from me (I live in DC).  However, I am hearing mixe...