David Dachtera
Manufactured Homes, Contract for Title
Looking for input from IL REIs on investing in manufactured homes. Specifically, in 55+ developments where rentals are not allowed.Rehab / Fix-and-flip on Contract for Title seems a possible solution to what would nor...
Nelson Taylor
Providence Owner-Occupied Break % for 5+ Unit Properties
This is a question in regards to the Providence owner-occupied tax break on real estate. As I understand, you can get the full break on 1-4 units if you owner occupy the property. What about 5+ units you owner occup...
Jacob G.
Should you ever rent to a neighbor's child?
Hello BP Community,I was at the rental a few weeks ago and was catching up with the neighbor. She mentioned that her son and his girlfriend were looking to move out of her home, but wanted to stay close to her. She ha...
Keith Steinmetz
Student Housing Rule of Thumb
We are interested in student housing investment. It is a duplex priced by the bedroom to, of course, obtain a higher monthly rental income. I have read that a rule of thumb for SFH monthly cash flow is $200/month, and...
Winfred Keith Ridley
Purchase Property with Lien/Judgements
I have control of a property through a lease with an option to purchase in Virginia. The original owner is deceased and the property passed to one female heir, who is married. The husband's name is not on the property...
Elijah VanDenBerg
1-4 unit multi vs 10-15 unit multi???
I am currently on the search for an 10-15 unit c-class multifamily (purchase via 1031) in the $1M range. When analyzing and running numbers, what tends to be the difference in expenses (repairs, cap ex, maintenance.....
John Chapman
Using robot vacuums for cleaning rental properties
Has anyone used robot vacuums for cleaning rental properties when turning units over? I'm wondering if they are cost effective or if its cheaper and more efficient just to have a cleaning person do the vacuuming of t...
Mark Turner
Rentec or Buildium or ? ...Property Management Software
Hi, before I posted this I searched on property management software and I see that these services change frequently...so here is my question.
Which software?
Here are my Needs...
1. Keep track of...
Grant Shipman
The Rise of Co-Living: As Airbnb Faces Restrictions, New Housing Models Win in Court
The Rise of Co-Living: As Airbnb Faces Restrictions, New Housing Models Win in Court 🏡⚖️
Across the country, cities are tightening regulations on Airbnb and short-term rentals, making it harder for property owners ...
Elizabeth V.
Late fees on late fees? Consistently late rent
Hello! I have an investment property in Athens, Georgia, where the tenant consistently pays rent late. In the lease there was a 5-day "grace period." Even with a generous grace period, although the tenant is current o...