Kelly Cochran
Is it insane to manage your own STR?
Hey friends,Really struggling with paying 25-30% of our gross to a property manager on our first STR. I love all the details that go into AirBNB (decor, set-up, marketing copy, customer service), so the only things I ...
Brian Nostrant
SW Montana Housing Update
How to Prepare for Spring Selling SeasonSpring is believed to be the busiest season of the year in the real estate market. For sellers, listing in the spring provides an opportunity to take advantage of the notable in...
Keoki Kimzin
Inherited tenants: Keep the 20-30 yr tenant hoarders?
BPers!I'm closing on a 4 plex in a C neighborhood. Two of the tenants have fairly maintained their units but the other two have trashed theirs (hoarders). Both of these tenants have been in the units for 20-30 years...
Lars Olsen
Short-term unit + long-term units + owner-unit = Success?
Hi All, I did search the forum in case someone had asked before me, but to no avail. However I am new to BP so please bare with me if I messed up. Background for my question: My wife and I are looking to buy our first...
Yiming Li
tenants with large dog: anything to look for?
Hi all,We are considering a tenant family with a large(70lb) golden retriever, we've never had dogs before and not sure how to manage tenants with pets in general. Can you please share some tips regarding screening pr...
Collin Schwartz
Dispute of Condition of Property. Filthy Unit.
I am turning a unit in Omaha with an inherited tenant whose unit contained, grease all over stoves and vents, cobwebs/dust on walls, really bad odor (cigarettes), blackened floors and shower. He says the unit was like...
Brent Fullerton
Looking for Analysis Feedback for Motel & Lodging
I need your support! I recently came across an Absentee Owner/Turn Key Motel Lodge opportunity in Eastern Colorado. I know this offer is not standard Multi-family investment, yet I ran the Rental Calculator.As a Multi...
Brent Barnes
How Do I Find Energy to Learn REI With a Full-time Job?
Hello, everybody!I've made the decision to become a real estate investor. I'm still in the learning/education stage, but I hope to buy my first property within a year.I am also going into my third year of being a full...
Lily Rodriguez
New Construction as a Rental Investment is the Best for Out-of-State Investors
Investing in rental properties can be a great way to build wealth and generate passive income. However, for out-of-state investors, the process can be daunting. There are a lot of factors to consider, from finding the...
James H.
Next Purchase Rental or New Personal Home?
Well, I am taking a little time to recover cash reserves from my first rental property project and am contemplating my next move when the time is appropriate.
One option I have is to buy a new house to live in and re...