Hi everyone,I just closed on my first property (yay!) and have a 3 car garage to rent out. One unit is included in the rent of one of the tenants living in the house, I'll be using a second one, and the third I will ...
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Along the lines of DIY I thought I would share these couple pics of one of my garages. I buy refrigerators, carpet, stoves, etc...when I see a deal and store them along w a bunch of other stuff any DIY landlord nee...
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This is an area where I am in need of feedback and advice. Thanks to@John Underwood I've gotten good tips from for the wifi thermostat and camera.I see on some listings with leather and some with microfiber. I see bl...
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Hi BP!Let's assume $50K in capx/furniture per property (vacation rentals) for this thread (most of the $50K is furniture).I am looking for some creative thinking on how to get additional leverage for that $50K besides...
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Hi,I've seen a number of discussions about staging but am trying to get some input on a reasonable cost to expect. I am considering staging 2 newly renovated condo units in Boston, MA - one is 650 sf and the other is...
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Hello. I'm reading online that most STR furniture lasts only about 2-3 years. So should I not spend too much on furniture and purchase from sites like Amazon / Wayfair? or should I splurge and get the higher end fu...
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Looking to add a rental to my portfolio but am coming to the realization I may need to furnish the new rental due to the market not having a lot of turnkey properties at this time. Is it possible to add the furnishing...
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For those who rent their residential properties mid term (30 days - 6 months), do you do so unfurnished, partially furnished (basic furniture but not towels, linens. dishes, etc, or fully furnished? Do you offer the ...
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I just put my second cash purchase home under contract. Very little rehab, less than a week. I found the home through tactics mentioned by several successful folks on the forum. The family sold me the home fully fu...
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Any advice on best way to furnish a new rental when on a budget and future renters don’t need brand new items?Thrift shopping, goodwill, IKEA, websites, apps???Needs: couches, bedding, kitchenware (plates, silverware,...