Amanda Scully
Bookkeeping and Bank Account Question
Hi everyone,
Just a quick question about bank accounts and bookkeeping...so, with rents coming in and having to account for regular expenses as well as cap ex on each property, etc. do you end up having multiple ban...
Kyle Mccaw
4 items commonly overlooked during a rental inspection
Smoke detectors – Use actual smoke to test the sensor. By spraying smoke into the alarm, you get a true indication if the alarm works. The “test battery” button only test the battery. The sensor is just as important. ...
Justin Young
With mortgage in mind, how do you calculate rent
Aloha BP! My wife and I have started looking at properties this past week. We haven't put in an offer yet but it seems as though we're getting closer and closer to landing that first deal. Getting the first deal under...
Nathan Gesner
What kind of welcome gift do you leave for guests?
What kind of welcome gift do you leave for guests?We're trying to think of a custom gift that fits our retro vibe. You can see the rental below to get an idea. Any other suggestions?https://codylodgingcompany.com...
Phil B.
Interior damage caused by current tenant - Renew lease or not?
The time has come for an annual lease renewal on one of our SFH rentals. We contact the tenants and they are interested in renewing with one request. They want the interior main floor repainted. They have been in t...
Chris Townley
Pittsburgh Cap Rates
Hi All,I'm looking at a package of multifamily buildings (~30 units in 5 buildings) in PGH, in the Friendship neighborhood (They're all off of Friendship Ave, between Penn Ave & Baum Blvd). I was hoping someone co...
Atul Mohlajee
Can pipes freeze in a Winterized house
I just bought a 2-Flat in very cold Chicago weather. It is winterized so the furnace(Heat) is not on. Is there any chance of freezing if it is winterized? I was thinking of starting furnace with my Contractor this ...
Ben Leybovich
Am I the Only One NOT Watching the Game?
Don't know who is in it. Don't have a TV in the house.Don't really get excited... Am I alone?
Jacob Pereira
Assess my deal
Hi BP,Just like most people who post on here, I think I'm always right. Recently, I've been thinking about it and I've decided I'd like to benchmark my investments against the thoughts of others and see how I fare. I'...
Sunny Burns
A Couple Things I Learned from my most recent rental listing...
We just listed 2 units from our recent triplex acquisition and this time around I did a few things differently:Because I don't have a professional wide angle lens, I used my GoPro to take pictures and I thought the re...