Mindy Jensen
How Often Do You Walk Through Your Rentals?
Twice this morning I have read posts where people have asked this question.How often do you go through your rentals? I have a friend who rents to college kids, and he "offers" to change the furnace filter every month ...
Jason Raymer
One House Rental - Do I Need A CPA or Accountant
Hello, my wife and I recently purchased a new primary residence and now renting out our previous primary residence. We own the previous primary and so owe nothing on it. I was able to rent it in less than 24 hours a...
Alicia Calderon
Sub-metering a duplex, worth it or not?
Hello everyone!!I have just bought a duplex, renting one unit to a family and occupying the other. In the process of fixing up minor projects around the house to eventually have both sides rented. I’ve received the fi...
Vinay H.
BOA calls peak housing
It's been feeling like this for a while but now the "experts" at BOA (probably from the Countrywide division) are weighing inBANK OF AMERICA: The most important segment of the housing market has peakedBusiness Insider...
Robert Gagnon
Renting as shared space rather than a duplex - Zoning
I am placing an offer to purchase a SFR in Washington. It is zoned SFR but the previous owner has created a nicely done, including a nice kitchen, mother in law suite with it's own access.The suite has a stairway with...
Alan Lafontaine
What to do with 401k
Hi BP Universe! I'm in my mid-50's and just starting out. I have a small 401k of around $20k. At this point in my life, I see little opportunity for big growth in that plan. My question is, would it be wise to close...
John Landskroener
What is driving the increase in days on market?
What are you seeing as the biggest increase in the amount of time it is taking to find renters? According to the MLS the days on market is over 80. What I'm seeing is people applying who aren't qualified or calling to...
Peter Lee
Tenant Proofing Rental Properties
I wanted to know what are some of the things you guys do to a property before your tenant's move in?
I'm looking for way to make the property as low maintenance as possible.
Here are some of the things I've picked u...
Gary Mendrin
Dayton economy. Where is it going?
Hello to Dayton, Ohio investors! I'm interested in the Dayton market and trying to understand what's been happening there since the Great Recession. I've read some of the Dayton CAFR and it says the Dayton Region expe...
Joshua McMillion
Are you on track for your 2021 goals?!
BiggerPockets, I asked this question to the REI military community; I know I'm curious what others have done to take action!
I wanted to take some time and reflect on how powerful setting a goal can be. I started th...