Devyn Caraballo
House hacking/ rent by the room question
Hello biggerpockets family! Hope all is well!A question popped into my head while driving to work today. When renting by the room the first time (or any time really), is it my responsibility as the owner to furnish th...
Aidan Mulligan
Is this something I can reject a prospective tenant for?
A tenant disclosed to me that the reason they are moving is because there is mold and mildew in the place they currently live. She claims that it has damaged her furniture and caused her health problems. While I sympa...
Christine Wallace
Ever stage a rental? increase interest or waste of money?
Hi! I'm a newbie and just bought my first rental, 3 bed/2 bath class B+ neighborhood catering to families. Typical rent is 1200/mo.I'm wondering if I should stage the home, take some great pictures for marketing. B...
Chris Welch
Furnishing Student Rental with IKEA Furniture
It's a prerequisite in my area (Binghamton, NY) to furnish student rentals. I'm competing with two different groups: New apartment buildings with top rents and new commercial furniture and older properties with 40%...
Danny Ch
How to buy STR furniture while under contract?
We have budgeted 15k to fully furnish our STR, and seller is letting us furnish as soon as we have a clear to close from broker (about 10 days from closing date). However, mortgage agent is advising against any large ...
William Hochstedler
Disposition of furniture included in lease on sale of property
We have a furnished office building under contract (acting as an agent). The furniture is included in the existing lease that will remain in place with the new owner.The clause in the lease states that the tenant wil...
Curtis H.
I have 3 days to Furnish a STR. What would you do?
Hey all, So I am closing on a home today in Atlanta that I plan to stay in for a few weeks out of the year on and off, and rent it out to business travelers via short term leases, Airbnb, etc when I'm home in CA. Next...
Carleton C.
Can I keep portion of security deposit?
Backstory:
I moved out of my home, decided to rent it out, and hired a property manager. Property manager found 4 students to rent the home and they all signed one joint lease (each had co-signers as well).
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Alex Perez
Furnishing 3 unit midterm rental, Mixing house hack and midterm rental
Hi all,I am closing on my first deal 7/1/24, it's a duplex up-down 2b/1b units with a single garage. I am looking to move into the top unit occupying 1 bed, and looking to furnish the other 3 bedrooms and purpose shar...
V.G Jason
6th & 7th REI(2 STRs in Texas)
Investment Info:
Buying two STRs. One offer accepted on Thursday, other this morning in Texas. First property is in Marfa, Texas, it'll need some updating. Other is in South Padre, Island. Will need some work which o...