Joe Kim
My $8000 problem. Do agents really deserve $200+/hr
I have a problem with paying people by percentage rather than pay per hour.For example, nearly every single property manager charges a percentage of the rent 6% to 10% of the monthly rent for property management fees....
JR T.
Insurance - Don't have any & not worried. Convince me I'm crazy.
I have 15 rental units and a primary residence in Frederick & Washington Counties, Maryland. Because they were acquired outright and my cash position has been continually strong since the time of the acquisitions ...
Isan Sahoo
What's the STR forecast for 2023?
Hello everyone,As a prospective investor in short-term rental, I would like to get some feedback regarding the upcoming demand for short-term rental. Considering the current economic climate, where layoffs are happeni...
J Scott
Going Rogue...
Is it just me, or is the title of Sarah Palin's new book a little bit weird?
While she didn't originally attribute the phrase "going rogue" to herself, does she not realize t...
Danny Oh
Has anyone had success house hacking in the Bay Area?
With crazy high rentals in the SF Bay Area, I was wondering if anyone has experience or had success with house hacking. Is it something that I should even pursue or try? Just seems like a lofty task, but if there ar...
Christopher Radecke
Seeking recommendations - San Diego building materials suppliers
Hi all!San Diego investors -- I'm currently working on my first home renovation, employing a live-in flip or long term flip. My wife and I purchased a 1,800 SF 3/2 property in La Mesa. I would love if anyone has recom...
Jay Hinrichs
The 2% rule kills values
As one who had never heard of the 2% rule or 1% or any of the other terminology that floats around BP,, I just became aware of the 2% rule. I was talking with a fellow from Oregon who was lamenting that there are no 2...
Brad Gibson
Property Tax Protest Firms -- Worth It? (Texas)
Those who invest in Texas know that property taxes can be a significant drain on your cash flow for investment properties. My rule of thumb is to go ahead and tack on about 2% of the value of the home as an expense f...
Evan Jarvis
Contractor License for Flippers in VA
If a firm is engaged in rehab and resale of residential properties in Virginia and performs the work using it's own employees instead of employing a third-party GC, is that firm required to maintain a contractor's lic...
Steve T.
Florissant, MO Flips/Rentals
Hello,New investor looking to acquire my first property in the St. Louis, MO area. In my research, it appears that Florissant, MO (63031, 63032, 63033) is an affordable area that has had a fairly steady population ove...