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Carrie Zhang Insurance Premiums and Weather Events Impacting Occupancy
17 April 2024 | 10 replies

I'm interested in buying STR properties in the Carolina coasts, including Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks. I'm curious for those of you who currently own investment properties in those areas: Are you worried about in...

Albert L. Is weather a investing concern in Houston?
1 May 2017 | 6 replies

I'm not familiar with Texas weather, but would the risk of hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, and humid weather potentially lead to more CAPEX (overutilization of HVAC), flooding, roof repairs, etc?Is that why insurance i...

Sean Coppom AIA contracts and Initial Deceision Maker/Dispute Resolution
20 January 2021 | 9 replies

Hi all,Looking to get some feedback on who to use as an Initial Decision Maker (on an AIA contract) for dispute resolution for a construction project in Denver, CO.  For various reasons we don't want to use the archit...

Jennifer Jackson Texas Winter Freeze: Questions
21 February 2021 | 5 replies

Hi All,
One of our properties was affected by the Texas winter freeze--burst pipes and wet units. They will be inhabitable for the foreseeable future.
What is the protocol with tenants? Do I still charge them rent? ...

Shant Gharibian Memphis, TN vs. Columbus, OH - Trying to Avoid Analysis Paralysis
8 June 2022 | 18 replies

Hi All, 
I'm trying to avoid the proverbial analysis paralysis that creeps up on newbies and hoping you could guide me through it. Since I don't have the money to invest somewhere closer to home, I am trying to narro...

Ben Scarborough Preparing STR Properties for Hurricane Season
2 September 2023 | 8 replies

Hurricane season is here! Whether you are a resident in a coastal market, host a short term rental, or just have a second home near the coast, there are always items you need to be sure you can check off of your list ...

Kristen S. Increased gas bill, faulty furnace sensor and colder weather
6 December 2019 | 8 replies

In a 12 day period of a furnace not performing normally I spent time troubleshooting, then finally getting a sensor replaced. In the meantime the tenant could flip the switch to reset the furnace when it shut off and ...

Brandon Laughridge Hola from La Jolla, CA
7 January 2013 | 18 replies

Hey, BP Nation. Long time lurker here and I've finally committed to getting more involved. I'm sure that's a pretty typical M.O. :).

I'm originally from Kansas City, MO and now live in La Jolla, CA (San Diego subur...

Michael Rossi You Might Be a Moron If You Make a Global Warming Announcement During a Historic Snow Storm!
13 February 2015 | 30 replies

Here's the story:

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/02/08/noaa-blizzard-rearranges-climate-change-announcement/

Here's my favorite part:

More and more, Americans are witnessing the impacts of climate change in the...

Danny R. Cons of investing in Indianapolis that I might not know
21 January 2021 | 5 replies

I’m considering investing in the Indianapolis market within the next 4-6 months. I’m looking to purchase 5 properties of up to 150K each with cash. But there are some cons I’m probably unaware of. I’ve been doing cons...