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Hello BiggerPockets Community!I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle my utility expenses on a rental property. I haven't closed on a property yet (I actually haven't even made an offer yet *sweat-smile emoji*...
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Hey everyone, I found a mobile home “park” for sale (say that because it’s very small for a MHP, 7 acres) and the price seems too good to be true. Where do I even start in analyzing a MHP? What questions do I need to ...
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Hey I'm wondering if anyone has any Landlord hacks for reducing utility bills. Looking to maybe take over a smaller multi and not sure yet if I'll be able to separate out the utilities or not? In the event I can't I...
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Hey! I'm looking to invest in the Cleveland area and am wondering if my expectations are realistic or if I need to adjust anything. Thanks!
Property Type: Duplex
Rooms: 4+
Class: C +/-
Condition: No renovations t...
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We have a tenant that want's to break their lease and in our lease it states that they owe one month rent as a penalty. However, for this property the utilities are included, so the rent as single amount. This tenant ...
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Background: My wife and I have managed 3 properties in N GA since 2021.
Has anyone ever included customizable add-ons within their STR listing as a way to differentiate their listing but also increase profit? This co...
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Hi everyone,For long term, is the norm to calculate PM's fees from gross or net income? For short term, I'm paying PM fees from net income after deducting maintenance/repair costs. Is this correct, or should utilities...
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For accounting, I use Rentec Direct, which allows me to keep track of all expenses and then prepare reports for all of my properties.The information the system exports seems like it is most of what is needed to prepar...
I had a property manager who found these tenants, signed the lease, and did a walk through inspection. I have copies of all. The tenants moved out... 2 days later, I went to inspect my property myself, and was shock...
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Hi everyone, this is just a general question that Id like input from people who have done this plenty of times. What should I do in regards to closing costs? I dont really understand them or how to pay them. When the ...