David V.
For QBI - are 4 rental properties part of a combined business
When entering information on my Turbo Tax Premiere software I see a screen that asks the following: If this business shares common ownership and operates co-operatively with another business, you may want to report t...
Erwin F.
If I require renters insurance, should I adjust rent?
So I was thinking of requiring renters insurance when our tenants renew next time. Let's say market rent in our area is $875 for a 500 square foot 1/1. If I require renters insurance, should I reduce my rent to $850...
Granville L.
Lowes / Home Depot - Contractors Discount.
Hello All
My wife and I are buying several low income houses to expand our portfolio and try new areas. While I like purchasing homes at cheaper prices, there is a lot more work that come into getting them ready. I...
JD Martin
Experienced STR owners - is "some" money always better than "no" money?
Good morning all!I was having a conversation with another investor a few days ago regarding short term rental occupancies and rates. In some areas right now it appears that bookings are "down", at least compared to th...
Austin Berlick
Finding quality tenants for SFR rent by room house hack
Hello,Does anyone have any unique ways to market for QUALITY tenants - specifically for a SFR rent by room? The home will be approx. 20 minutes South from DT. I'll be posting in my local church facebook page looking f...
Garrett Brown
What is your biggest struggle in the STR world right now?
What is your biggest pain point with STRs right now? We are working on more resources to help new and experienced hosts here at BiggerPockets. Real feedback of struggles or topics people want to dive in further helps ...
Ted Daniels
Flipster software a fraud or legit?
I've been bombarded with flipster software messages to my email since yesterday and I'm growing suspicious. Does anyone use flipster software and are they having success?
Amir Navabpour
Ever consider collecting all rent up front for a discount?
I know that when a new tenant offers to pay upfront its a red flag. However, for an existing (good) tenant anyone ever consider offering a plan where rent can be paid in advance in return for a discount? I am in soft...
John Lanser
Easier rent collection
Hey Everyone. I'm currently collecting rent by meeting with tenants at the property or a neutral location. What is the best and easiest way to put this online? I see a lot of websites out there. Does anyone have exper...
Sal San
Great investment or not?
A SFR is selling for $315k that a person plans on purchasing as an investment property. The individual is required to make an investment down payment of $63k (20%). Additional expenses include: $600 yearly insurance, ...