Colin Reid
Do Rentals Hurt Neighborhood Property Values?
I'm just getting started in investing. I have a rental already, but I'm shopping for my first property that I'm buying expressly as an investment. My current rental is my last residence.
My realtor showed me ...
Calvin Thomas
Inexpensive doors and windows
Need some recs on what to do with a building I have which needs a 30 + windows and 6 doors. The doors at Home Depot are pretty reasonable. However, the windows I price out just about anywhere are near 400.00 a windo...
Michael T.
Overseas investor US real estate dilemma
BP members, I am looking for some advice on a significant real estate shift that I am looking to undertake. Presently I have 2 SFH overseas that have cap rates of 6.5-7%. They are new homes built in 2007 that have...
Paul C.
Room for Interpretation in Tax Laws ?
I've been doing a lot of research on rental property tax accounting the past few days and am amazed (frustrated) at how many different answers I'm finding. For example:
1. Pre-rental expenses. On the one ha...
Amelia McGee
Rehabbing. Where do you learn this stuff?
If you're a rehabber, what is the best way to learn how to do tiling? Install cabinets & new flooring? When I quit my 9 to 5, I plan to be hands on!
Michael Nahm
Tenant Complaint, Need Advice
I need to get some thoughts from this great BP community on an issue.My tenant is in a great condo I own, and has been living in it for years. I need to add that this tenant is great as well, usually quiet and hasn’t ...
Josh Kercher
Need help on analysis of 43 unit complex!
Hi there!
I'm a Realtor in my area and had this 43 unit apartment complex pop-up as a new listing today. It is listed with the language "WELL BUILT BRICK 43-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WEST OF DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. 31 1BR...
Peter R.
VR Startup Follow Along - Automation & Notifications
Hi BP!This is part of a series where I detail the conversion of four units from long-term rentals to short-term Vacation Rentals (VR.)Synopsis of this part: Setting up wifi for your guests and for smart devices in you...
Nathan Gesner
Has your insurance provider ever canceled your policy?
I manage a lot of rentals. One of my owners has been with Farm Bureau for about 25 years. They insure eight apartment buildings on three separate properties, 36 units in all.We had a kitchen fire in 2018, tenant cause...
Brian Garlington
Neighbor's tree fell on one of my rentals causing damage.
Any idea how to find out how to find out who the actual owner of the property is so we can send a registered letter and or contact them by phone? We have photos and we have identified the address where the tree fell f...