Gulliver R.
Direct Booking Website: How Do You Protect Yourself?
Hi All,I have an STR that's on Airbnb and VRBO right now. But I'd like to build a directing booking site and put my STR on that as well. I like that you don't have to worry about getting a bad review on Airbnb or VRBO...
Gulliver R.
Rent Manager versus Appfolio versus Buildium
Hello all,
I’m most likely going to be picking one of these. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Rent Manager, Appfolio, and Buildium. What do you like best? Every opinion will be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
Mike Sanders
Preparing for a possible fight with my new HOA over interior improvements, any suggestions?
Quick Summary: I bought my first condo to live in, and eventually rent. Read the R&R, everything looked fine. President of the HOA is making it sound like I need to get a permission slip for interior improvements,...
Kevin Castaneda
1920s Rehab - Remove or Keep Planking Under Drywall
Hey BP friends,I'm rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, that has shiplap planking covered by vinyl siding on the exterior and shiplap covered by drywall on the interior walls and ceiling.My family and I are ...
Jon Q.
Your future as a worker looks bleak.
Technology's impact will not be an immediate end of jobs, but an increasing stress on wages and work environment. You will continue to be paid less for doing more.Owning income-producing assets (real estate, business...
Jennifer M.
Electrical Updates
Hey everyone---Is it feasible to update the electrical in a house while tenants are living there and I'm not doing any other interior work? I have an offer on a property that is currently occupied, but the inspection...
Ryan Anthony
Feedback for Newbie Rental Property Analysis
Hello BP Forums! I've just begun learning about real estate investing and have gotten interested in buy/hold strategies. To build knowledge in my local market I've challenged myself to analyze one property a day. Woul...
Gulliver R.
Virtual assistant recommendations
Hi all!Who do you guys use for VAs?How much do you pay them?Do they collect rent, track down tenants? Send out Pay or Quit notices?Much appreciated!-Gulliver
Tim Fitchet
New guy from Severna park md
hello everyone
My name is Tim from Severna park md I currently own 1 rental property (condo) . I would like to start rehabbing distressed homes for quick turn around also would like to get into land developme...
Ron A.
Variances - Legal & Architect Costs
Hi, a friend is interested in developing his property and he is trying to decide if applying for a variance is worth the cost.The land includes 2 properties, about 25' x 75' each and is located in the West Side area.T...