Kimberly Roth
Inheriting tenants in a new duplex
I'm closing on my first duplex in less than a week. There have been long-time tenants in place and I would like to keep them as they take good care of the property (mowing and snow removal) but they will need to sign...
AJ Wong
How & Where to get the best AirBnB mortgage for vacation rental investment property
In today's real estate investment market the mortgage matters. For those not purchasing with cash, assessing income or cash flow can often come down to the terms of the mortgage financing for an AirBNB or Vacation ren...
Eric Bunratty
Creative ways to increase cashflow!
Hey BP! I am just getting started in both the real estate and BP worlds -- I love the fact that, as owners, we have the ability to pull on different cost-levers to increase the performance of our properties! I have a ...
Lisa Montana
Best deals on granite countertops?
Hey, do you put granite countertops in your rentals? If so, how much do you pay per square foot? Can you recommend cheap granite suppliers? I'm replacing 36 sq ft of kitchen countertop in a relatively high-end rental....
Kenneth McKeown
Thoughts on credit / background / rental check?
I have a unit that’s come up for rent (half duplex). I evicted the previous tenant so I have to admit I’m a little nervous with who goes in next. One side is rented to a family that had bad credit (medical bills), no ...
Jonathan Molas
Renting to Assisted living company
Hi, I was recently reached out by someone who wants to rent my 3 br 1.5 bath and use it as a assisted living facility for adults. I am not familiar with this. I would like to know what are the pros and the cons, what ...
Jon Klaus
How much are you paying for metal roofing?
How much are you paying for metal roofing?
Materials? Labor? Both?
PSF or per square?
Keith Miller
Shifting Market- What effect will it have in Missoula?
Wow! This graph of the average sales price of new homes nationwide over the last 47 years shows how much the real estate market is shifting right now. I don't see this level of price dropping yet in the Missoula mar...
Brian S.
Increasing rent notification and lease modification
The two year lease on our first SFR is up at the end of May and I have a couple of questions for anyone willing to give some feedback. The lease states we may increase rent upon 30 days notice after the initial lease...
Account Closed
Cash-out Refinance Vs. Limited Refinance Rates
Hi all, I'm in the middle of refinancing a 3-family with a 30-year fixed-rate conventional loan at a local Credit Union. The appraisal came in higher than I expected, presenting an opportunity to cash-out ~$75K while...