Jon K.
Are all last-minute tenants bad ones?
Are all last-minute applicants bad ones?
I've been looking for a February roommate.
I've started getting more inquiries again, but after a quick Google/court record search for them, I have charming candidates.
1) S...
Randy F.
Do It Yourself Donts
Being that there are many more wrong ways to accomplish a given task than there are right ways I thought a thread covering some of the "donts" might be useful for those just getting their feet wet in repairs and renov...
Liam Hanlon
Kitchen Remodel Tips Needed
Hi All,Currently in the process of purchasing my second duplex. I have done minor remodeling work and landscaping on my first property, but This one requires complete remodeling in both kitchens. Looking for any tips/...
Aaron Caddel
Is a Listing Agent a glorified task rabbit? (not trolling)
I was just reading through the recent post asking for the TOP quality they look for in a real estate agent. The comments that followed were extremely depressing. They looked more like a list of soft skills most would ...
Andrew Schutsky
I've been bitten by the MF bug and there is no turning back...
Hi All,
My name is Andrew and I'm from the Southeast PA area (Philly suburbs) and have been involved in real estate since 2006 when I purchased and "house hacked" my first home. To date I've been focused on buy and ...
Greg K.
Me vs. the local Real Estate Cartel
Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...
John Boland
Me vs. my Property Manager
I have come to the fork in the road with my property manager....and I need perspective.To give the background my wife and I relocated and turned our home into a rental, a common move. We then rented to the first appli...
Benjamin Fertich
Investing in a High Turnover Military Environment
Hi All,This is my first post to BP! I have lurked in the background of the forums for long enough and am finally ready to jump out and immerse myself in learning. Situation: I recently purchased a single family town ...
Account Closed
A fraud story in our first BRRRR!
Hey guys, I want to share an interesting story with you, so newbies like myself remember to take extra care when selecting a contractor or anyone, really, for your team. My husband met this local contractor (let's cal...
Amy Canfield
STR property management fee
In your opinion, is 30% a reasonable fee to pay a property manager to do the following:
- Arrange for interior designer/furnishing property (actual expenses I have to pay)
- Promote/advertise rental and respond to a...