Janice R.
Do you give a "tip" to your contractors or repair people?
Hi all,I've been dealing with contractors or subs so much lately and most of the time, I give a 5-15% tip if the job is done well. Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I...
Caleb Palladino
Why am I having trouble hiring a contractor?
I have been trying to get a contractor to give me an estimate on an investment property that I have lined up. However I've had 3 contractors that said they are willing to walk the property and that they would call me ...
Collin S.
Questions to ask prospective Airbnb cleaner
When interviewing prospective short term rental cleaning services, what kind of questions should we be asking and what's important to look for when evaluating a new company?
Tom Harrison
Important contacts for landlords
Hi everyone,Very happy to be here. I'm a new landlord (by choice) havingjust bought a fourplex in Idaho. I apologize if this questions been asked before. If thats the case I'd be grateful for any helpful links.What ar...
Paul Zofsak
Where to buy materials etc.?
I am working on my fourth investment property and have been buying everything from the big box stores that was not supplied by my contractors. Is there a better place to buy materials in Houston other than the big bo...
Laura Alamery
Coronavirus and Real Estate Investing - What is happening now?
There is a lot of confusion about what is going on in the real estate market right now, especially when it comes to investing. To me, this is following some of the outcomes from 9/11. All of the sudden something happe...
Scott Mac
Is This Virus Situation Tough On You?
I'm sure this thing is tough on a lot of people who were not prepared for it financially, or supply wise (W2 and Owner Operators both).
The mandatory stay at home orders, food shortages, TP shortages, job loses, the ...
Sujith C.
Rents vs increase in property taxes -Austin metro
Hi,With Williamson county appraisal for 2022, my rental property tax due increased by 35%!!! I already raised the rents by 16% last year and now this. Would you think rents will grow to catchup with property tax incre...
Paul Sandhu
Critique my Craigslist ad
Someone complained and my previous ad was removed. Here is the body of my current add. Thanks for you input.
Furnished houses and apartments for traveling contractors with a per diem. Full kitchens with all appli...
Wes Kolpek
First time flip
I'm 26 years old and looking to do my first flip. I have been around real estate investing for a few years now. I have worked part time doing property management and flipping with a family friend who has been invest...