Brandon M.
Single LLC per property or Single LLC for a group of properties?
I understand the basic protections afforded by the LLC, using a separate LLC for each property in theory provides the best legal protection against other assets. However, having separate LLC for each property seems li...
Steffany Boldrini
Seeking Advice: Issues with Jenny Yi, an STR Designer
I want to share my experience with Jenny Yi, an STR designer in case others have had similar issues. I hired Jenny Yi to design our latest STR in person, she demanded that I pay the full amount of her services upfront...
Gustavus Adolphus
Preventing contractor upcharging
I'm a reluctant real estate investor (I bought a rental property next to my house not because I want to be a landlord, but the previous owner agreed to sell for a low, low price, and I wanted to control the house next...
Patrick F.
Type of banking accounts & credit cards for managing first property and beyond
Hi All,I am looking to buy my first property as a short term rental townhome in South Bend. I am an out of state investor from Northern VA so I plan on using a property management company that pays me monthly after de...
Mounish Thatikonda
Seeking Input on Rental Property Layout - Beds vs. Baths Ratio
As a first-time rental property investor, I am currently in the process of evaluating a potential investment opportunity and seeking guidance on an aspect of property layout. Specifically, I have come across a single-...
Andri Artayudianto
Adding bedrooms in attic. Good idea?
I almost close on a duplex. 3 bed and 1 bed. Is it a good idea to add 2 more bedrooms to the 1 bed unit? there is plenty of room in the attic. Andri
Jacob Zivanovich
Can I Just Use Any Rental Application? Next Steps?
Hey there,As the title indicates, where do I get a rental application? Can I just lookup one online? Or do I have to use an application from a company that does background checks?After the tenant fills this out, do I ...
Mike Hoover
Entity structure for multiple properties
Hey BP,Currently a partner 50/50 and I have a dozen properties under one LLC. Buying another 30+ units (7 seperate properties all in PA) and I’m going to split them up into 3 additional LLCs but wanted to add an addi...
Robert Simpson
Bought 100+ yr duplex - how much to fix up before renting?
We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...
Jessica Hood
To remodel or not?
If I want to get the maximum value out of this house, should I spend the money to fix this or leave it??
The house is in pretty good shape. Fresh paint, cleaned thoroughly, and all that good stuff. It's a cute hous...