Caleb Webster
Advice on how not to lose your shirt with owner-paid utilities
For rentals where the landlord pays all utilities, what strategies do you guys use to incentivize lower utility usage from your tenants and reduce your overall utility bill? I've heard of thermostats that you can rest...
Chris Martin
Raleigh Homestays. Can it backfire?
As the rules are today, I would say there are zero (0) "investors" running Airbnb in Raleigh. The ordinance requires that a "full-time homestay operator must live at the premises and must also be present for the entir...
Michael Williams
New at this and Questions on what cost falls on the Renter.
Hello,I live up New England and have the opportunity to buy a rental (a house) in Cape Coral, FL. My question is, Does the Renter pay for the water treatment material like salt and conditioners, or should I supply th...
Sam Faas
Essentials for move out day
Hi again everyone,I have a tenant moving out in a few days and wanted to make sure I got all the essentials for move out day down. I will be there physically to collect the keys. Please let me know if there is anyth...
Yuliany W.
Great Property Management Experience
Hi All,
I'm wondering whether anyone has ever had a great (or positive or at least okay) experience with their property manager.
If you have, would you mind sharing your story. I would love to hear it....
Tou V.
Help me decide, what are your thought?
I've been trying to decide whether to invest locally or out of state. Here are the 2 scenarios.Option 1) Buy 3 x Triplex in Stockton area at $180k each triplex, total 9 units. It will require 30% down, say $162k f...
Jeremy Anhalt
Nicotine - Normal Wear & Tear or Damage
I have a tenant moving out after residing in the apartment for 5 years. She is a heavy smoker and the nicotine is dripping off the blinds. Needless to say, all walls and ceilings will need to be primed and painted. Sh...
Chris E.
N00b looking to get started in multifamily properties
I've been a lurker on and off here for more years than I care to admit. It was not until recently (read: last week) that the light bulb went off in my head as I listened to random BP podcasts on my way to/from work. M...
Jason Barnett
Would you like to be able to share Excel files here at bigge
OK I'm hoping this finds biggerpo and he will at least consider this request. :D
I've been using the site for a little while now and have encountered a problem. I'm a financial-type and often times when people as...
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Tenant wants to make basement livable space...
I recently purchased a new duplex with an existing tenant (on last month of lease). I am in the process of writing a lease for my use. The current tenant has mentioned that he would like to make the basement (which is...