Derriel Cribbs
Anyone have success painting tile?
We just picked up a new flip home, built in 1960. Everything is going well in this one, but I want to do something in the bathrooms, but feel somewhat limited. Home was built in 1960, but is in great shape. Bathrooms ...
Cameron Brulotte
Travel Nurse Housing
Does anyone use a specific place for short term travel nurses or where would the best place to be to list your property on a site like that?Looking to have travel nurses 3 month stints or so
Casby Bias
Current interest rates: worth house hacking, or better to wait?
I'm currently looking to get a 3x1.5 SFH. However, from running numbers, due to interest rates increasing, every "deal" so far is showing me that I would lose money. Would it be better to just get a 2x1, and rent out ...
Brian Ross
Floorplans for STRs vs LTRs
Hi all, I'm starting to look at designs for a new build in a small college town, but with a reasonably large student body that drives a lot of traffic in/out of town throughout the year. My family has been in student ...
Maria W.
Pricing Strategy for Converting Successful STR to MTR
Hello! The HOA for my STR investment property will be voting on banning STRs soon. If the vote passes, 3-month stays will be the minimum. I'd like to convert it to a MTR but I'm having difficulty coming up with a pric...
Eric Chiang
MTR Rent by Room - Platform
Hi BP Community, REI rookie here! I'll be closing on a SFH later this week, where my partner and I plan on renting by the room for medium term rentals (MTR) for travel nurses. There is one hospital within <10 min d...
Brian M.
30-day rentals viability?
Hi all,
We have a 4 bedroom home in Austin TX we’re considering renting out as an STR. City regulations aren’t allowing for any more str licenses, but we could still rent it out as a 30-day rental without needing a...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
Michael Swan
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? If I Stay There Will Be Trouble
Why have you not sold, refinanced, or 1031 exchanged your pricey RE for more cash flow? I did and went from $50,000 cash flow to my current $120,000 cash flow and in 2 months moving to $160,000 cash flow. Would you h...
Eric Fernwood
Corona Virus Impact to Las Vegas Market
Today we sent our investors a special update on the impact of Coronavirus to the Las Vegas market. I thought it would be helpful to share it here.
There are multiple canceled events and conferences. Hotel occupancy i...