Patrick Philip
What is the best way to do security system for rehabs?
I am just getting in to rehabs. I want all of my rehab properties to be under security camera surveillance, both inside and out, during the rehab and while it's vacant.I know where to buy cameras, but I need some spec...
KJ D'Costa
Too Paranoid? Security cameras for contractors
So after reading several horror stories about contractors and apparently the increasing need to both babysit and warden them, I wonder if there was more effective way. Has anyone installed security cameras inside thei...
Nitin Gove
What are different ways to safeguard new out of state rental property ?
Hello Everyone, What are some of the things that you do to protect your out of state rental property in initial days after purchase ? Would love to learn from y'll.
Chris Good
Adding Value and Controlling Costs
In a softer rental market like we seem to be in now, it becomes much more important to focus on the boring fundamentals like controlling expenses. One of the ways we have been doing that in our multifamily properties ...
Ron Miller
raising the FICO
I am wanting to start rei and I find myself with poor 600fico. I just had some hard times with my mortgage but got that back on track and now want to be ready to buy more properties in the next year or so. I say a yea...
Brite Zhou
New rehab theft - advise and security options
Hi BP,
I am a newbie investor in San Francisco area, working with my father on a new project. This morning we got a call from our contractor letting us know the home was broken into and all of the tools were stolen.
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Chris Sanchez
Increase rent by $100 or charge $100 for internet?
Hello BP. Need some direction, please. I'm getting ready to enter into a lease for a detached ADU and I'm wondering if I should increase the rent by $100 OR leave the rent as is and charge $100 per month separately fo...
Chuck E.
Help with Preventative Maintenance Checklist
I currently self-manage my 7 rentals and want to keep this portfolio growing, while still self-managing. The key? Minimize annoying service calls and long term repair costs! Please help me add to this DIY preventative...
Taylor L.
The 3 Types of Management for Apartment Syndications
There are three key types of management at play for value add apartment syndications - Asset Management, Construction Management, and Property ManagementDefinitions, in short:Property Managers operate the property and...
Lane Kawaoka
Any new technology in rentals?
Ideas I had:• Nest automates thermostats and one day in the near future is a good implementation in B rentals• HVAC or dishwasher breaks and technology can alert you• Technology good for B and A class• Class B rentals...