Juan Diaz
The Difficulties of Airbnb
I decided to write a column about my own experience putting some of my investment properties on Airbnb, so that you too can learn from my mistakes, understand what a good rental requires, and learn some of the horrors...
Amanda Thompson
Is 12% Management fee outrageous?
I currently own a property management company (started it one year ago!) and personally manage our own 22 investment properties. We are in negotiations to sell a chunk of land that has 15 units on it.The buyer "very m...
Gary P.
My first RE investment before the first rent check
My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
Chris Martin
If your tenants could give you a grade, what would it be?
I'd like BP Nation's input on your tenant's view of you (as a landlord, leasing agent, resident manager, etc.) as seen through your tenant's eyes. 'A' to 'F'. I'd also be interested as to the hows and whys relating...
Dennis Meints
COVID related rental conundrum
I purchased a 4-plex in November of 2020. Class C property in a neighborhood that houses a lot of voucher holders and lower-income families. I inherited three tenants that were advertised as paying and up-to-date with...
Atul Mohlajee
Difficult High Maintenance tenant from Hell, Complains about everything
I have a female tenant in her 30s with a young daughter. She started on March 15, 2023 on a 1 year lease. She keeps texting and calling about every problem that is there or not there. She wanted me to refinish tub....
