I closed on a 5 family brownstone in Brooklyn last week. The building was occupied by the owner who lived in one of the units and had the thermostat that controlled the heat for the entire building in her unit.The hea...

We will be doing an Airbnb from out of state. We have a house that we'll rent the upstairs and downstairs separately with their own access, and the entire house as a third option.  The door lock vendors on Airbnb's we...

Good day,I’ve owned one rental (and my first) in Baltimore for a little over a year. Both bedrooms have an interesting electrical set up. There are ceiling can lights and also a fan/light combo, but it is all hooked u...

I bought a 4 unit apartment building. 2 units upstairs and 2 down. There is one furnace that heats the whole thing thy the landlord pays for. The thermostat is currently in the basement where the tenants can't mess wi...

Hi,Has anyone compared the returns of a stock/bond portfolio against investing remotely in real estate? I see both of these as less involved forms of investment although remote REI will require managing the manager. W...

College housing. They crank it up over 70 and then open the windows. Paid $5000 in heat last year in one house that well insulated. Thinking about a "nest". A way to remotely control the thermostat or take away their ...

I'll start this new topic off! I just wanted to send best wishes and a quick recovery to the Pope. It's pretty sad to see him begin to decline in health.

I’m starting my first Airbnb rental. Aside from the local laws compliance, what are some crucial items or tips to provide a better experience? Home is for 4 bedrooms 2 baths. Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably.

Hey BP!  Fellow STR investors, what security system/keypad locks have you found to be the best/easiest to use?  I am investing in airbnbs out of state, so need something that I could control from my phone.  Thank you ...

Hi Out of State Investors,Before buying a property remotely, I know it is sometimes not convenient or possible to visit the property in person. Currently, we use a variety of different methods as workarounds. Perhaps ...