Bradley Jernigan
What are some good ways to prevent unit turnovers?
One thing I learned is turning over units can be very costly. A quick way to keep expenses low is to have tenants stay in the unit rather than move out when their lease is up. What are some ways to prevent tenants lea...
Jerry Dennehey
Owner Occupied / FHA Question
Hello All,First post!I recently started a new job, would like to purchase a rental property in the area and finance with an FHA loan and owner occupied.Married / kids, so I would keep the primary residence.Several rea...
Kyle J.
Section 8 may not be as recession proof as some think
So I've seen a few posts on here recently from some users saying we should all have Section 8 rentals because they're essentially guaranteed rents and recession-proof. Now I'm neither for or against Section 8 rentals...
Jeff Schafer
Albedo roof installation
Hello all! I have felt that my flat roof needs replacement but I don’t want to replace it with the same material. My choice seems to be albedo roofs . I was introduced to albedo roofs by a commercial roofing company t...
Demetrius Brown
[4 Security Concerns] for Multifamily Communities
Problems like trespassing, conflict, and unwelcome visitors are common to any multifamily unit. And the trouble spots where these occur generally remain consistent across locations.An industry expert on how you can be...
Arthur R. van der Vant
5 Tips for Effectively Managing Rental Properties
Are you tired of struggling to keep your rental properties occupied and generating income? As a property owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that your properties are well-maintained, attract high-quality tenants...
Michael A.
Need help with gutters
I currently own a two story duplex about 2600 Sq near Dayton OH. The gutters are very old and disconnected. Some fell off when I replaced the roof. I have a budget of $1500 for new gutter installation and would not li...
Allan Wu
Don't fix what is not broken or pre-emptively fix it before it can be broken?
Hi BP -- I'm currently working on my first House Hack. I'm debating whether or not to fix old sewer waste pipe. It is a huge ticket item and can eat ~30-40% of my reno budget.Today I did a walk through with plumbers a...
John O.
Shut off main water affects water heater?
This question concerns a property in a non-freeze area.I want to shut off the main water to the property (SFR) for a week. How will this affect a gas water heater? Do I need to turn off the water heater as well? Or ...
Brett B.
M.U.L.T.I. - Topic 1 - Downed Units
M.U.L.T.I. Stands for Money, Utilities, Legal, Tenants and Investment. All of these intersect in your Multi Family units. Each discussion I would like to focus on one aspect of the M.U.L.T.I acronym and get people's f...