William S.
Building Maintenance Systems
I'm am trying to build my systems for managing the rentals I have. The biggest thing I have run into is being contact constantly over items that are not issues. I am creating a Tenant Orientation document that goes ov...
Brandon Kelly
Overpriced property managment work
I am in the middle of my first turn over with a new property manager and it is not going real smooth. Among other issues, I just got a bill for $253.46 for rekeying the house. In a list of other items that need to be ...
Brandon Clark
Window World or not?
Hey BP,I have a property in New Orleans that has 6 bad/broken windows that need to be replaced. I have two questions. 1.) Is window world a good place to get windows? Or would a contractor be a better choice? 2.) Shou...
Michael Temple
Student Rentals - Pros & Cons
My Realtor took me through several houses about a week ago that was in a neighborhood that is primarily student rentals and is near our local University. One house was interesting to me based on purely the numbers. Th...
Kerwin Butts
Financing Options after Vandalism and Theft
Good Evening BiggerPockets Family, I'm new to the forums and have been looking to see if I can find a solution to my current problem. I have a 2 unit, 1b, 1bth duplex in Jennings, MO that I acquired back in July. Now ...
Chris C.
Can I charge a service fee - Tenant lied to me
Yes, I know. Being lied to is nothing new but here's the story:Last Friday, they we complaining that their stove wasn't working (eventually we found out their complaint was that one of the 4 coils/burners got "too" h...
Brian Ellis
Question For all you Refinance PROS
Good morning BP,Im making good progress with the renovations on my duplex, and I expect it to be done by Oct. 1st. By then it would be almost 2 months since note date. How should I proceed with a refinance? The mortga...
Ethan G.
Thoughts on when to replace Water Heater
I have a rental house built in 2001. The water heater is upstairs in a closet (all of the upstairs is carpeted). I have heard the average life of water heaters is approximately 15 years so we are nearing the end of it...
Nick Ruggieri
First Time FHA loan
I am 21 years old and looking to get my first home with an FHA Loan. Using this method to get started into real estate. Any advice on what to expect or know for requirements in regards to this loan. I know the basics ...
Michael Baum
Mike's Deals of the Day 2/24/2020
Hey all! Here are some deals on things that could be good for your STR!Walmart has the Proctor-Silex single serve coffee maker for $11.22. This would be good for the smaller VR or as a spare. We have the big Proctor-S...