Roy H.
How much work are STRs really?
Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
Oliver Evans
What CRM are you using?
As a newer agent, I have been utilizing Trello. Its been great and free. Not necessarily a CRM but definitely works. I’m curious what others might suggest using, especially if there are any free options to know abou...
Matt Schaefer
First Rental Unit...Still waiting for a tenant to sign a lease
My fiance and I just bought a duplex in Highland Park, Los Angeles that came with a 600 sq. ft. bungalow. The unit is completely separate from our front house and doesn't have any shared walls (2 house on a lot). We...
Steven Thomas
What do you pay for ongoing maintenance?
Hi everyone! I'm doing some research for an upcoming venture, so I've got some questions for you pertaining to maintenance on buy and hold and cash flow properties. Understanding of course that some of the answers wil...
Robert Burns
Driving Neighborhoods for Vacant/Distressed Props
I recently drove a number of neighborhoods looking for vacant/distressed properties for wholesaling prospects. I found a number of properties that appeared vacant or in some form of rehab and using their addresses, I...
Sunshine Chow
Property Radar Criteria Combinations
I am new to using Property Radar and was just wondering if anyone can share some of the criteria combinations or Quick Lists that they use in searching for off-market SFRs. I've been playing around with Absentee owne...
Janice R.
Property owner cannot keep an extra set of keys per the PM contract
Hello all,I have been self managing my investment properties for many years successfully for years. I respect the tenants their privacy and I have never "show up". The one time I needed to get into the property qui...
Account Closed
Tenant screening
Few Quick questions on how to screen tenants..
What is a good website for background checks and credit check.
Also how long does it usually take to get the information?
Thank you
Eric Telese
Repair list for seller, need advice!
Hi everyone! @Rich Vetter and myself are currently under contract on our first rental property in East Point, GA- just south of Atlanta. Our due diligence period ends on 10/23. We have had our inspection report done a...
Etienne Turner
New Member From Tampa, Florida
Hey all,I am a new BP member from Tampa, FL. For the past 2 months, I have been trying my best to learn all I can from BiggerPockets (blogs, podcasts, etc.), and have been loving it. Last month, I found a partner and ...