Mani Swagath
Landlord's strategies to protect against natural disaster
Happy Holidays !In the wake of the recent tornadoes at northern Texas, i would like to know if there are strategies for landlords to protect against such natural disaster. I have my rental in the northern Texas area, ...
Jeremy Schneider
Balancing Cashflow and Appreciation
I have been investing in 2-4 unit properties for the last couple of years. In general, cashflow and cash-on-cash returns are my primary drivers. However, my purchases have been in areas with stronger than average ap...
Lakshmi Nikitha Duggirala
BiggerPockets Account Issue
@Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin Hi, I'm having issues with my BiggerPockets account. It won't let me use the messaging system and says I've been blocked. It's been 5 days since this issue occured. I'm a PRO member ...
Sal M.
Proper way to reject rental applications
I have received 3 applications for my rental property. I have completed tenant screening using houserie.com. And some googling. I have selected one out of the three and want to proceed with lease signing and security ...
June Tay
Chimney flue liner and pest recommendations
Hi,
I am looking at a property that has a chimney without a flue liner. The home inspector recommends that we have a flue liner put in. The property does not have a fireplace, but has the water heater and gas furnace...
Brian Ruland
How much to pay "sign people?"
I am going to hire a "sign person" for my bandit signs. How much should I pay him/her to put them up Friday evening, and recover them Sunday evening, per sign?
Roman Kozlov
To LLC or not to LLC
I purchased my first investment property, a section 8 single family rental in Syracuse NY, under my name. I am contemplating creating an LLC to hold the property in and would like to hear from other fellow NY state i...
Ryan Maguire
water is coming up through floor drains in baswment- heavy rain
After Toledo got about 5 inches of rain in a short period of time, my duplex started to have water come up from the drain in the basement floor, and out of the sewer drain in the basement. There’s a drain in the yard ...
Arkady Itkin
Thoughts on Buying and Holding A One Bedroom Condo in Sacramento
Hello everyone. I live in SF but commute regularly to Sacramento for work. I am familiar with the area but not on a real estate level. Looking to make a modest $150-$200 investment into a one bedroom condo near Arden....
Jason V.
Waukesha Water Bill
I just got my water bill and learned a hard lesson in variable costs. My water bill in my multifamily went up a hundred dollars with my new tenants and the City of Waukesha is expecting to raise their water bills up t...