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Jon Klaus Double-digit rent hikes are on the way
30 September 2011 | 73 replies

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/double-digit-rent-hikes-are-on-the-way-2011-01-13

A perfect storm is brewing for rents to rise.

Some highlights:

"Multifamily developers broke ground on just 114,000 units in the Un...

Mark Miles Who plugs in your lamps?
10 January 2020 | 15 replies

Take this example: your cleaners tell you about a broken lamp. You order a new lamp online & ship it - now you just need someone to open the box & plug in the lamp.
Your handyman would do it if you can bundle...

Jen Faulkner Door Locks with no monthly fee?
27 July 2024 | 19 replies

Is there a digital door lock whose code you can change remotely, without a monthly fee?  Our two STR's came with locks that require an extra monthly fee if we want to change them remotely.  I'd like to find something ...

Michael Thorne First Flip - getting things lined up
16 April 2021 | 8 replies

HI BP Community - I have contracted a house for my first flip in Arlington, TX.  I got it from a larger wholesaler and the margins are thin, so to get the best return, it needs to be “nice” - have a little bit of that...

Rick L. Gut Renovation Diaries - New Haven, CT
10 August 2017 | 12 replies

August 25, 2016 I closed on a 480 square foot garden-level or basement level 1 bedroom condo in foreclosure in a Class B neighborhood in New Haven. I did loads of research beforehand and had done calculations, however...

Marc Shin Boardgames and other low cost amenities in STR
28 December 2024 | 19 replies

Hello - is it worth spending money on boardgames within an STR?  Also, what are some other low cost amenities that I can add to my STR that will yield a higher ROI?

Mike B. We rehab properties.. why not a truck?! I DID IT!
27 April 2019 | 20 replies

Unsure if this would be more "off topic" vs DIY but wanted to share a quick side project in case anyone was contemplating this. I've managed not having a truck for several years but after 6 rehabs, it was time to pull...

Josh Carpenter Most reliable electronic locks for STR
9 May 2024 | 27 replies

Hi all, I'm setting up my first STR, a beach condo in Ocean City, MD. I live 3-4 hours away, so I'm putting together some local resources. But I also want to be able to change door codes remotely, and unlock remotely ...

Dado Vucak STR Automations for Self-Managers
21 September 2023 | 23 replies

Hey all - For those of you self-managing your STRs, what kind of automations are you currently using to make life easier? My List:- Auto Generated Smart Lock Codes (built-in integration through channel manager) - Set ...