This week I received my first negative review from a guest.
I understand that this is part of the business, but I'm just wondering what coping mechanisms does everyone revert to when this happens? Do the airbnb revie...

I officially started using quickbooks to help organize my accounting.  I wanted to share with you how I set it up, and was looking for feedback on how others may organize/account themselves.1. I added my business bank...

Hello BP,     I am house hacking a 3 unit- which is currently vacant as I paint the entire apartment Agreegable Grey SW (clearly the go to these days). I am doing the painting bymyself in a 800 sqft apartment and shou...

Hi BP'ers, I'm in a bit of a pickle and need some advice/ideas.I've been looking at buying a rental with a 15% down 30-year loan based on owner-occupancy.  After several real dogs, I found a deal that I really, really...

I am from elkhart county in Indiana. Are there any groups that anyone on here knows of, or seminars I could attend. I have looked for various things on the internet and have not found a whole lot in my area. Where I a...

Does anyone have a Standard Operating Procedure they use when one of your rental units goes vacant? Primarily looking for something that lists the action steps (i.e.-Schedule needed maintenance, take pictures, order l...

Facebook is moving away from sponsored posts in news feeds order to keep and attract more users. There is an article on CNet about their new algorithms Thoughts?

We bought our first investment property today! A pretty house in Madisonville with an awesome gambrel roof. I'm excited and nervous all at once. After several let-downs, I was pretty convinced we would be outbid in th...

I'm going over the PM agreement with a new property manager and there are a few things raising a red flag to me that I'm wondering if they are standard (or becoming the standard): -an additional 10% (on top of the 10%...

In today’s fast moving, social media driven business world, your overall brand presence and awareness is crucial to your success, growth, and expansion. People want to know who you are, what you represent, and are see...