Matt Nolan
One tenant moving out. What to do with last months rent?
Hello Bigger Pockets,I have a rental property in Watertown MA, and the lease is expiring soon. I sent out a lease renewal letter and I just heard back from the tenants this afternoon. The rental has three tenants co...
Kristen Haynes
National Real Estate Trends- as of July 19th
Real Estate News in Brief
A string of favorable data (lower inflation, higher unemployment rate) has convinced the market that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting short-term interest rates in September, and mortga...
Yuliany W.
Stop Cable TV vs Raising Rents
Hi BP,
I'm considering to stop cable tv subscription on my 14 unit rental. It costs about $500 per month. The previous owner set this up and I'm wondering if this is a common practice for multifamily rental....
Brandon Sowers
Fair rate and fee increases from your PM
My PM firm is located in NC and we manage just over 800 doors. Our management fees have gone basically untouched for the better part of 10 years. Our firm has a very simple fee structure that includes 8-10% of RENT CO...
Todd Kalsey
Multifamily Utilities - What do you use?
Was curious what most locals here in Cincinnati utilize with multi-families? In my limited experience, as a renter and investigating some potential properties, it seems most owners are covering H20. What are you usi...
Leslie Ann Carabuena
Adding a range hood and refrigerator to legal attic apartment
Hello, we have an attic apartment with the current set up. Inspector say we need to add a range hood over the stove. Any suggestions how? Note: sink is the to the left of the stoves current location. The stove is e...
Matt R.
Why you need at least 3% rental appreciation annually-buy&holders
This investment fundamental 101 seems to be overlooked by some on BP. Inflation can cut your rental income in half every 15 years historically.Your rental income today will not have the same buying power if it is not ...
John Powers
SEO is a gift that keeps on giving
Search engine optimization is the most important, and most underutilized strategy for driving leads and sales online. After years in the industry, its apparent to me that SEO is often overlooked by real estate and pro...
Dustin Hood
submetering or RUBS in southeast Texas
Has anyone had success implementing RUBS or submetering an apartment complex in southeast Texas? More specifically between Beaumont and Houston? If so, could you send me a contact? I have a 28 unit near Beaumont with ...
Alexander Torres
First-Time Home Buyer / College Grad. - Phila. PA
Hi, I am looking to jump into purchasing my first rental property. I’m located in Philadelphia, PA & still live with my parents. I’m debt free & have enough for a down payment at best. I have a steady job &am...