Jake Thomas
Is it time to quit my day job? Advice needed.
Fellow BPer’s I need some help with my situation. Any ideas, thoughts or opinions are welcomed. I am trying to decide if the time is right to quit the 9-5 job and jump into Real Estate full time.In May 0f 2014 I acqui...
Avery Carl
Will a new STR platform rise from Airbnb's COVID Missteps?
There are plenty of threads on how unhappy we all are with Airbnb's treatment of hosts around here: forced 100% cancellations, the new 40 page cleaning manual and 24 hour between guests suggestion (although guests wil...
Justin Park
Screening process when renting to college students
I've had a multi-family rental near Syracuse University that I've rented to grad and law students mostly without incident for the past 12 years. However my last batch of tenants struggled to pay on-time every other mo...
Christopher B.
!!! Help- Tenant can't move out by lease expiration date
Hi BP community,I am a new landlord, I purchased a property in 2015 with a tenant paying way below market rent. When I purchased I advised the tenant that it is my intent to occupy the property after the lease expire...
Travis Oakes
What to say or not to say, to tenants?
Hey BP!! Closing on my first rental property, house hack, soon! I have a few questions about next steps. How should I introduce myself to the tenants? Should I send a letter, phone call, in person or all? What should ...
John T.
Stressing about rent and tenants
Hey All,New landlord here. I have bought 3 duplexes in the past 2 years. To this point I have been lucky in that no one owes me any money and I haven't had to file for an eviction. On the other hand, I can't stop worr...
Shelby Regner
Is starting with a 12-unit building unadvisable?
I'm still a year or so away from making my first investment and will spend the next several months learning more... but it seems everyone want you to 'cut. your teeth' on a single-family/smaller number of units. Yet, ...
Nicholas Nakamura
Investing in Ohio-Specifically Section 8
Hello everyone!New here to the forum and I am currently looking to invest in Ohio for the purpose of providing section 8 housing. I have about 1$110K to invest, and I am looking to invest in the next few months. Any...
Vasundhara Ranjani
Class A vs Class B vs Class C Properties - Pros & Cons
As the title suggests, what are the pros and cons of investing Class A vs. B vs. C properties?I understand that A properties might be less 'headache' due to better tenants but if it's all about the cash-flow, wouldn't...
Adam Bartomeo
Are You a Multi Family Sheep Being Lead to the Slaughter
Years ago I learned that when everyone is headed in a direction that you need to pay close attention to what is going on to avoid pitfalls. When my chiropractor started telling me that he was going to buy two rentals ...