Kel S
Kitchen redo - should we put in dishwasher?
We are putting in a lower offer on a house we've had our eye on and if we get it we'll need to redo the kitchen. Which has been gutted (no cabinets, counters, sinks, appliances, etc.,) So my question is, there is a pl...
Jenessa NeSmith
Every STRs worst nightmare...need advice on what to do!
I want to preface this by saying we've been Airbnb hosts for almost 2 years, and this is the first time we have had a huge problem like this. For the past two nights we have had people staying in our basement which i...
Matthew Krueger
The Goal: Leave my kids with as much real estate as possible!
Before BP, I was just content with having 5 properties pay themselves off... but now I want to absolutely CRUSH! IT! What a great, motivating resource! So... Are there any wise words out there for guy with $60K to pl...
Dawn Anastasi
Why I won't take double security deposits for bad tenants
I read advertisements for other landlords' rental properties. Sometimes they say "if you have any evictions, it will be a double deposit". I wonder, why accept more money just to take on a bad tenant? I think those ...
Patrick Perez
Need Advice on Appreciating Unit with Negative Cash Flow
Greetings BPers,I have another post outlining my decision to sell my 2/2 condo. A majority of BPers said sell and get another property (in short it was not cash flowing as much as I expected and a few water leaks last...
Jak Dadi
Buying 50-100 year properties
I am almost at a point of 100% occupancy for my existing multifamilies and itching to buy more. A property I am looking at is an 8 unit in CA, asking for $400K, rent roll of $4800 AND BUILT IN 1910.
Building Amenitie...
Kyler J Sloan
Drunk Contractor Threatens to Sue Me
Last night I agreed to meet with a contractor for an estimate on kitchen and bathroom renovations and he came drunk out of his mind. Although my driveway is steep and winding, I had given him an advance on bringing a ...
Michael Hollinghead
Renter is smoking in the house...
Just got a new renter in a prop, and forgot to mention "no smoking" . Sometimes you forget some people still smoke inside. Ok , Going forward , is there an accepted form of testing to prove someone is smoking in a pro...
Aubrey Page
Addressing Marijuana Smell Complaints
We have a new-to-us class c quadplex in Avondale in Cincinnati. Tenant A moved in 1 Feb. Tenant B moved in 5 Mar. Tenant C moved in 7 Apr. Tenant C reported on Apr 10 that she smelled marijuana so strongly when she w...
Patrick Snyder
Question for all landlords
Hi all,To all landlords: Does your city/township require you to register your rental properties? If so, what are the costs associated with this process, including ongoing renewal, inspection costs, etc?Thanks in adv...