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Hey everyone.
My name is Boris - over the last few years, my wife and I have built up a portfolio of properties in a handful of cities around the country that we run as short-term and mid-term rentals. As we both com...
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Hello! I'm about to close on a 4 unit and I'm trying to furnish two of them as MTR's but I'm out of state. I wanted to ask if anyone's furnished a property remotely before - who helped you set up the furniture? I've c...
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Bought a house down the CT shore trying to decide if I rent it myself (via VRBO ABNB) or give it to an agent who has area expertise (and multiple rentals). This is my first year owning the house, high demand area. Lo...
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Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...
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I am a 31 year career law enforcement professional interested in investing ahead of and throughout retirement. Looking to connect with potential mentors to help along the journey.Thank you.Kevin
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Hi, all. I'm closing on my very first rental property this week, and am looking to set up one of the online PM services, ether Tenant Cloud or Cozy. Buildium seems to cost too much for me, right now, having only one p...
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I've heard some people manage their own rentals without living near there. My VA does most it for me here in nashville, but the main part I can't crack is the physical items. Who keeps the keys? Who stores the lockbox...
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Hello all,
Just over one month ago I finally closed on my first multi-family property. It is a 6 unit property in Jersey City. Below are the income / expense numbers & acquisition costs...
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Hi All, My husband and I are looking for quick ways to increase our income so that we can reach our goal to be able to purchase our first property. Earned income isn’t exactly our favorite option but for me it seems t...
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I'm looking to get involved in part time work for current investors or property managers to get more experience in the field before making my first purchase. If you are in the NYC area or if we can work together virtu...