Jesse Smith
Sub-Metering Power and Water - Understanding Check
I've read quite a few posts about sub-metering water and power for a large home that was converted to multiple units. However, I feel like I may be misunderstanding how it works. I've contacted a local electrician a...
Joel Oh
One platform strategy
Hi guys, I posted that hosts should focus on one platform to boost ranking instead of spreading out multiple platforms and I think I owe more explanation since all the seasoned hosts do not agree with me. Please under...
Jim K.
Nasty little surprise
Changing out a light in my duplex and...does anyone know when this became illegal? I know my place was built circa 1923-1927 and remodeled in 1945. I don't think this cheap aluminum and plastic fixture is seventy-plus...
David Shulski
Spending every free minute fixing up this house
Live on Long Island NY. Because of the high real estate taxes on Long Island it doesn't make sense to rent properties unless you are holding section 8 homes where you are guaranteed payment each month. I really don'...
Joe Ellis
I keep talking myself out of it...
I just can't take the plunge. I look at deals every day, it has become a hobby. But every single deal I look at I seem to find a question mark that makes me shy away. Am I making it harder than it really is? I have...
Jason Runkel
Tenant Screening Guidelines
Hey Everyone,My partner and I are working on our tenant screening guidelines for the property management portion of our business, renting properties in generally C+ and above neighborhoods. Some things we have include...
Curtis Lipsey
Using Mid-Term Rentals to Bridge to Short Term Rentals
Hey guys, I was curious if anyone has ever used mid-term rentals (MTR) starting and then later transitioned to short-term rentals (STR)?My wife and I are at a place now where we feel comfortable to start making offers...
Mark Towey
New Realtor as well as first time home buyer
Hello everyone, this is my first post on the bigger pockets forum and I’m excited to get started. I have a question regarding myself about to be a first time home buyer and renting out the other bedroom or bedrooms to...
George P.
Security check bounced ... I screwed up!
Hey BP,So like the title says, I screwed up!Okay, story time.I rented my place to three tenants that met each other online. I did a background and credit check on all of them and it looked good.I requested a cashier's...
Ion M. Cerga
Kick the first 100 dominos before surfing multifamily waters
Hi Everyone, Ion here again, I'm a REALTOR and Investor from Fayetteville, NC
Just got back from Europe, went there on vacation with my family, to visit western Countries and see relatives and friends in Republic of ...