David Lunsford
Absentee owner marketing
I know this is something that gets frequently kicked around on the forum but I'm going to run with it anyway. Lots have posted about getting 2 to 5 % response when mailing to AO's. I have trouble believing this. In al...
Sheri Dell
Vacation Rentals with an HOA
I know it's usually a bad idea to use a property with an HOA as a short term rental, if it's even allowed. Has anyone out there attempted this or managed to be successful? What was your experience?
Seth Nanton
Buying a 2 family rental property using home equity.
I have a home worth $350k that's completely paid off. A neighbor is selling their two family which has two 1,100 sq ft apts (1 br). Upside, backyard, deck, access to mass transit, restaurants, beach. Downside, needs ...
Luca Giani
How much Home Insurance Coverage?
hello everyone,I am trying to find the right tune between cost of premium and coverage. It's my first rental property so I am just asking for advice that might sound stupid but I will do it anyway :-)The general quest...
Rob Greynolds
2 for 1 Off Market deals in 2 different markets
Hello, I have an opportunity to purchase a nice single family home in a desirable area in the Chicago suburbs off market. The person wants to retire in North Carolina and is willing to sell her house to me by owner. A...
Account Closed
Owner's Liability for Pest Control - Frederick County, Maryland
After doing a little research on the topic, I found an interesting code provision in Frederick County, Maryland's Code of Ordinances regarding pest control. Apparently, pursuant to Section 1-6-45(d), an owner may be ...
Keith Ellis
Replacment of the water fillter.
Who is responsible for changing the water fillter in the refregerater, the renter or the landlord.
Thank you biggerpocket members.
Keith Shackleford
Property line question
Less than a year ago, I purchased a home from a rehabber (one of the ones that have a TV show). The home came with a one year warranty. Yesterday, the owner of the tri plex was here with a surveyor and informed me th...
Ashley Jackson
Direct Mail: Postcards v. Yellow Letters
Hi Everyone,I am in the process of planning my first direct mail campaign. I am targeting absentee owners. I plan to pull a list of about 1K names to send mailers to. Those of you who have done direct mail campaigns, ...
David Yacubovich
First rental property questions
Hello BP community!We finally decided that we want to try to buy our first rental property. And with that decision came a lot of questions and anxiety. I tried to research as best as i can the forum and all the availa...