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Scott K. Are direct bookings actually a negative for your business?
28 March 2022 | 24 replies

Hear me out... people keep talking about how they're making their own website, using direct booking software, etc. But 3 major potential negatives come to mind
1. No protection. If a guest damages something, or trash...

Quiana Chandrasekar Having a general contractor during walk through
13 May 2020 | 31 replies

As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...

Andrew Lisi Starting Out w/ Children
23 June 2015 | 24 replies

My wife and I are seriously considering jumping into real estate, thus being on this website. I've started reading a bit and we're hoping to purchase a multifamily unit here in Chicago as a "house hack." One concern I...

Annunciata R. Quoted $18 - $45 per sf to build a New Home In LA
2 May 2014 | 24 replies

Hello BP,

I have advertised for lease on the shop window of one of my commercial units and yesterday I received a phone call from someone who told me that he has his own construction company so rehab s...

Ben Hughes Advice on Evicting in Texas
18 September 2013 | 23 replies

So my tenants have not paid rent yet this month when due by the 3rd. I went by the house and the mailbox is completely full but there is still furniture in the house. Mail dated August 31st is still in there. Th...

Paul Wolfson Rich Dad Poor Dad - Do you rent or own your primary residence?
20 January 2020 | 22 replies

For those of you who've read Rich Dad Poor Dad, I have a question. Author Robert Kiyosaki advises to own assets, not liabilities. He says that buying your own house is a liability, since cash leaves your pocket each m...

Alyssa K. Pet deposit for...chickens?!?
10 February 2019 | 38 replies

We purchased our first investment property this year, and are currently accepting applications. The property is on a 1/2 acre privacy fenced lot, so we are allowing pets as we figure with that large of a yard animal o...

Jonathan Hinojosa Long Distance Investing from SoCal
27 April 2023 | 21 replies

Hi Everyone,I am based out of San Fernando Valley in LA county. If anybody is else also near by would definitely be great to meet up or connect. I am looking for real estate meet up groups.Given that I live in SoCal, ...

Dave Versch 50% Rule clarification?
7 December 2008 | 22 replies

Can someone give me a definitive answer on the 50% rule? I understand the concept, that your expenses should only equal 50% of your gross rent in order to get positive cashflow. But which expenses are included in th...

Jeremy Anan Dealing with a Tenant Disconnected for Unpaid Electricity Bills and Stealing Power
19 July 2023 | 28 replies

Hello All - I'm currently facing a challenging situation with one of my tenants and would appreciate some advice on how to handle it appropriately.
Background: The tenant in question has had their electricity discon...