Chris C.
Submetering cost 10k
Recently get a triplex and the city said it will cost 10k to add two water meters. Even at $100/month for water that would take me 8.3years to break even. Is it worth it or am I missing something?
James Park
Chicago area sees greatest population loss of any major U.S. city
The Chicago area lost an estimated 6,263 residents in 2015 — the greatest loss of any metropolitan area in the country. That puts the region's population at 9.5 million.While the numbers fell overall, there were some ...
Galya Iliev
Florida vacation home for family + short-term rental
My family lives in the Washington DC area and we've been thinking about investing in a vacation home in Florida that we could use, but also use it for a short-term rental during the times we won't be there. What area...
Jeff N.
Tenant asking to extend their lease until end of OCT. Thoughts?
Title pretty much says it all.The rental is near Ft Meade in Maryland. My tenants are currently military. the lease is ending the end of April. The Tenants just reached out letting me know they would like to exte...
Vic Vega
Washer and Dryer in rental? Yes or no?
Hey Everyone.So I never really pondered this too much but I am now as I'm wrapping up renovation on a rental property this week. What is everyones general opinion on equipping or not equipping their rentals with a was...
Will R.
Ski-in Ski-Out Colorado anyone?
I am considering a life hack and wondering if anyone has real data or life experience that could help me make a decision. The basic plan is to purchase or build a ski-in ski-out house or duplex in Colorado. I may neve...
Julian Mcclurkin
I Can’t Air BnB... now what?
My brother signed a 15month rental agreement for a studio apartment in downtown Columbus Ohio for his Daughter to live in as a Surprise. Prime location! One problem, his daughter accepted a job out of state a day af...
Kevin Stein
Month to month vs. Yearly leases
Hi all,I'm just starting to get back into the RE game. I currently have a duplex in addition to my primary residence. I'm working with a realtor now to add another rental.One of the things I feel pretty strongly abo...
Claudio Golia
Hello CT REI's
Just wanted to say hello to the folks here in the CT forum. I've been a BP member for approximately 4 months, but had been absent due to other distractions. No excuses, I just didn't make this a priority,I'm back now...
Heather Nunn
Month to month vs 12 month lease? Which is better?
My husband and I bought of first duplex. We went back and forth on leasing options, but decided to go with a month to month contract for our first tenants. Which contract option is better - month to month or a 12 mon...