Ho Eun Park
Investors that self manage: becoming a handyman yourself...how?
Hello,Kind of an odd question. I have a dilemma where my current property manager may retire in ~5years. I mean that's still awhile but I am the type of person that likes to think many years ahead. I recently graduate...
Josh Ridener
Best way to handle building materials for rehabs?
Hope everyone is well. I wanted to start by saying thank you so much for everyones help and your contributions to BiggerPockets! My name is Josh Ridener and I am flipping houses in the Los Angeles area. BiggerPocket...
Craig Shute
Fully Occupied Duplex - Good Deal or Not?
Fully rented upstairs/downstairs duplex in a village setting about 45 min from a mid-sized city. Each unit rents at $600/mo for a total of $1200 gross income monthly. Utilities are separately metered and paid by ...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: How do you handle property management?
Happy Monday, and welcome to our Question of the Week!
Today we are talking about property management. There are lots of options, so what works for you? If you haven't voted in our poll, go to the main forums page! T...
Rick L.
Tenant Move-out Instruction Checklist
Does anyone have a form they could provide that instructs the tenants on proper move out procedures? ie- clean refridgerator/thaw out freezer and unplug fridge, etc
Account Closed
nervous about first rental!
Ok here is the situation I close on my first house ever on Thursday and I am nervous as to how to handle this situation. I have a tenant upstairs who has been there for 4 years and is on a month to month lease, so bas...
Jay Miller
Under Contract - Need Rehab Advice
I'm currently under contract (my first ever purchase) on a 2 unit + garden in Irving Park, hoping to close next week and would like to get the ball rolling on work ASAP to get the vacant units on the market by 10/1 id...
Rob Barry
Stats to look for in a large multi
I'm looking to learn the ropes of large multi-family complexes with a goal to acquire one with 30 doors in the next few years. So I wanted to asked more experienced investors what they look for in a large multi deal.A...
Nick Miller
What do you do to minimize tenant turnover?
When buying a property I always calculate 10-15% for delinquency and vacancies. With my portfolio this is a conservative average however I have a fourplex with small one bedroom units that seems to take a long tim...
Loc R.
Should I update the kitchen?
So...the kitchen in one of my rentals really bothers me. It's really old and tired looking.
It's apparent that the cabinets have about 20 coats of paint on them. Some of the cabinet drawers don't slide/close nicely...