Sandy Spence
Most Memorable First Impressions
What's the most memorable first impression an applicant or tenant ever made on you? I have an open rental so I'm having some amazing conversations to say the least. One today called and asked me how many outlets I had...
Josue Vargas
Silly question, which book (as a gift) for new tenant to read?
Hello BP!I will be in the process of renting my new property (Class A/B SFR) next month. What things do you give as a gift and Welcoming package for new tenants (if any)?I was thinking to buy a nice book with tips for...
Everyone knows that financial education is one of the most crucial things to teach children at a young age. It doesn't just set them up to be wealthy, but it gives them the tools to be confident, choose delayed gratif...
Jaelyn Whisler
Understanding The Business of Buy and Hold Investing: A Landlord
Two nights ago, I attended a meeting in Prince George's County about buy and hold investing as well as managing your own properties. So I'm just going to jump into some of the things we went over. Feel free to add any...
Steve Babiak
An interesting concept for tenant selection process
I just came across this link that might be worth considering when choosing a tenant. http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-most-interesting...Read the comments posted there too. Basically, evaluate 37% of the pool of appl...
Luis Palacios
Seeking Advice on Boosting STR Occupancy and Revenue in Downtown Miami
Hello everyone,
A family member of mine owns a short-term rental property in Downtown Miami and is looking to increase both occupancy rates and revenue. I’d greatly appreciate any tips, strategies, or insights you mi...
Joshua Dorkin
Bailouts Now Totaling $10.8 Trillion
This morning I heard a report on CNN and was blown away by the numbers.
The total amount that we've borrowed since 2008 in all the bailout plans so far amounts to a RIDICULOUS $10.8 TRILLION!
Check this page out for...
Gwen Barnes
Uninvited non-tenant surprise
I am wondering whether this is my problem and if so what I should do about it.
I rent this 4-bedroom unit to 4 college guys. School is out and this one guy hadn't been around for a couple weeks. He says when he got ...
Michael Joseph
New Member from Vermont looking for investment opportunities
I am a Healthcare IT manager who works out of his home in Vermont. My goal is to acquire 1 to 2 investment properties this year and grow to 10 over the next 5 - 10 years. I am starting my search in Vermont but am no...
Karen Sanderson
gray wood paneling
Hello group, just bought a property for a rental unit. End row home, LOTS of nicotine, old carpet, old everything.... the unit has lots of gray paneling (covered in nicotine)... thought about cleaning then painting sa...