Scot Sorenson
Does anyone use Stessa expense tracking for there properties?
Hello all. Has anyone actually used Stessa? It was advertised on the last episode of the BP podcast #295. I have 1 property as of now and have been doing little to nothing to track income and expenses. Need to rem...
Jeff Lubeski
Who Pays - Burst Pipes
We had a cold spell last week. I get a text Sunday night from a tenant that the radiator pipe is broken (4 days after the cold spell ended). What I know is that she ran the propane tank empty and did not get it re...
Joseph Weisenbloom
Whats the strangest thing an underwriter has requestedof you?
As real estate investors we fight the constant battle of getting approved for funding. Collecting paystubs and W2s seem pretty reasonable but then there are other requests that leave you scratching your head.My recent...
Zachariah Hays
What would you have done differently with your first BRRRR?
Just like the topic says! What would you have done differently or wish you would have done in hindsight?Preparing to take on my first BRRRR and appreciate all insight! Time to reminisce for you seasoned vets....
John Krauklis
Just purchased first out of state property in St Louis
Hi all. I am a real estate investor and contractor in Denver with a few large single family short term rentals near downtown. I just closed on a mixed use, five unit property in St. Louis that I paid cash for. I plan...
Scott V.
Remote management of vacation rental - tips?
So my plan is to remotely manage a few vacation rentals I currently own. Trying to set them up to be as "hands off" as possible. I have local resources to help out if needed, but trying to minimize calling on them. I'...
Melissa Villegas
URGENT: Tenant wants out of lease, threating lawsuit
Hello BP friends,I'm in a pickle. The tenant wants out of their lease at no cost to them. They said they are afraid of mold from water seepage and are threatening to sue if I don't oblige. What would you do?Background...
Ken P.
Reflections on the 2nd year as a multifamily owner
How quickly time flies. Seemingly just a few months ago I posted an article with thoughts on the first year as the owner of a small block of 18 apartments we bought a little over 2 years ago (see link below if you’re...
Andy P.
Atlanta Gwinnett County
Hi, all. I know there's a wealth of information on this site but was hoping to get a more recent assessment of the Gwinnett County area and the opportunities as they are today (April 2013).
Specifically, my partner a...
Mitchell Barna
Fake Hard Money Lender?
Hi there, I was contacted by a hard money lender via LinkedIn shortly after my first post on BP forums. I thought this to be strange someone would randomly reach out and ask if I need funding, however given the networ...