Maggie W.
Investor with skin in the game seeks
I'm working in commercial real estate but I'm personally looking to invest in flips (with my own proceeds and other people's money) locally here in Los Angeles, and for now, stay with what I know: homes or duplexes th...
Leah Fisch
What asset value justifies investing in an LLC vs Personal?
Long time lurker, new pro member just about ready to make the leap.I'm wondering if/when I should invest through an LLCI keep reading 'When you're just starting out and don't have assets to protect...' Where would you...
Daniel Baran
Airbnb or Medium Term Rental Advice in Cleveland Area?
Hi All - rookie investor in beginning stages of exploring idea of purchasing a STR (i.e. Airbnb) or medium term rental (i.e. a rent by the room type sit. through furnished finder) property in Northeast Ohio. I’m curio...
Jaimie Chen
Found new foundation problems before closing
Hi BP Community,We found a REO that had been rehabbed through the house: new wall, floor, appliances and had foundation work done on a corner of house. ACs and roof are still the original should still have few years ...
Jordan Thompson
Water leak after new sewer lines and keeping tenants happy
Hi all,Just last week, a plumber completed sewer line replacements in each unit of my duplex. The cast iron was rusted through causing backups, so an insurance claim was filed, and 2 new PVC lines were installed unde...
Kristy Farmer
HVAC consideration upright location - no room in attic
Hello fellow knowledgeable BPers-I have just had to replace entire HVAC unit due to mold. I bought my upstairs, downstairs duplex last year. The HVAC system was laying on its side underneath the house and moisture, ...
Alex Tokmazeyskiy
Would buying a house with Pool in Cape Coral, FL be worth it for
My close friend started investing in Cape Coral area, purchased a few properties with pools for Airbnb. Telling me it's a great area for Airbnbs. Does anyone have experience with short term rentals in Cape Coral area ...
Anthony Tonsoline
Orlando Area STR Single Family Home Under $500k
Looking to add a STR property to my portfolio. Based on my research and conversations with a few members, I am looking for a 4+ bedroom single family home with a pool for under $500k. I know amenities aren’t important...
Tricia O'Brien
Window air conditioner with extension cord safe?
Is is a big safety hazard to plug a 5000 BTU air conditioner into a heavy duty 6 ft or 12 ft extension cord and then plug that extension cord into the wall? I know the manufacturers do not recommend this, but I was w...
Matt Ayoub
Higher rates for larger groups
Hi All - I have a ten person maximum vacation rental in Mexico. Groups range from smaller 4-5 person families to groups of up to 10. I charge everyone the same although clearly larger groups consume more water, gas, e...