Catherine Javier
How much pet fee per pet?
Hi everyone!An interested tenant wants to lease our furnished home. 3 dogs and 4th is an ESA. Based on experience, we usually have 1 dog/family or tenant. How much is a reasonable non refundable pet fee? Usually we ch...
Elizabeth Orth-He
How do you handle STR laundry for larger properties?
Hi everyone!
I own a 6BR short-term rental in Estes Park, Colorado, which generates a lot of laundry—especially because we use high-quality linens. We’ve tried off-site laundry, but our sheets get mixed up and replac...
Matt Denton
Should I do a 30 year or 15 year note
I am about to purchase a rental property and I'm not sure whether I should go for the 15 yr note or the 30 yr note. The difference between the two mortgages is $245 per month. I plan on purchasing many more prope...
Richard Pennington
Multi family investing with an FHA in DC
Young 24 year old getting into a federal job within a year and I wanted some clarity before I moved way ahead of time on using an FHA loan for a Mutli family home, duplex, or even a 4plex. I understand the market in D...
Travis W Condon
How does one maximize on allowing pets?
A long time tenant is moving out and we just posted the home will be available for rent. The first family that responded is asking about allowing a cat. I realize most people will say they wouldn't allow pets. However...
Eric Nguyen
Washer & Dryer for a 3BR 3BA STR
Hi everyone!
Given these details on my STR:3BR, 3BA
1st BR - bunk (twin and full), sheets and comforter2nd BR - Queen, sheets and comforter3rd BR - King, sheets and comforter3BA - shower and hand towels
What size ...
John Mano
Property Mgr/Handyman Network
Hello All,I own several rental properties in South Philly and lower Northeast. I manage and do most of the repairs myself. Whenever I go on vacation, I'm always anxious about urgent issues that may come up and I'm n...
Pat Jackson
Including vs. splitting utilities in small multifamiles
Up until yesterday I've always thought it was ideal to split as many utilities as possible, always. My thought was this, if a faucet is dripping (or worse) I want them to think "I'm paying for that water" and either ...
Ron Hollingsworth
Spray or roll?
I’ve heard that rolling paint provides for a better looking finish over rolled. Anyone here require their painter to roll instead?
Yan Guo
Tenants parents temperay move in
My tenants ask me if it is ok to have her parents move in for about two.months. The parents are in the process of purchasing a house, and there is a gap. What do I need to do if I allow them stay for two months? Can I...