Ivan Burley
Newly acquired property, do i charge a new pet deposit?
I recently closed on a duplex and one of the current tenants has a dog. They paid the previous owner a non refundable pet fee. I am wondering if I should charge another pet fee for myself as well! Also they have pr...
Robert Kohnfelder
PGH2O water/sewage bills - landlord's responsibility or tenant's?
I have a SFH property here in Pittsburgh that will be finished with work and ready for rent in the next few weeks, and I'm wondering about the water bill (PGH2O to be specific). First off, I also own a duplex which do...
Tony Wooldridge
What does it take to be a good Blogger?
Hello once again BP Nation. I want to take a moment to thank you all for your visiting my most recent post (What is your FREEDOM number (#)?) man did you guys show up in true BP Nation form! Thanks again for that. ...
Malcolm Lawson
All my eggs in one basket or multiple baskets
I currently own one rental that is cash flow positive and am looking to purchase my second. I have about $70,000 in savings to play with and was originally looking to only invest part of that along with a loan to pur...
Joseph Miller-Hall
Slow and Steady Grind
Like millions of others, inspired by 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', I found myself bitten by the REI bug. Years of watching youtube, reading books, listening to podcast, and owning 2 SFH's was the result. As with any ambitious ...
Cornelius Brady
Military & rental properties
Hey all! Green investor here.
Quick background: I've been in the Army for a year and a half and will be for the next 12 years before I have the opportunity to get out. I bought a single family home as my primary res...
Kendall Luelf
Vacation Rental. How To Get Financing With High Debt To Income?
Hi all!
This is my first post here and I'm happy to be apart of such a knowledgable community! Here's my situation...My wife and I currently own and manage 2 vacation rental properties. We would like to expand even...
Shital Thakkar
Investment Strategy based on CNBC Top State For Business : TEXAS
Hi,TEXAS economy is on the fire lately... and now CNBC listed TEXAS is best place to do business.There is huge in-migration in Texas. What/Where to invest in Texas ...?What: SF, MF, Shopping Center, Office..?Where: Ho...
John Conte
Hi All! First Time Investor Interested in Multifamily Units
Hello everyone, glad to be a part of BP, seems to be a gold mine of valuable information and helpful people!First time investor, 25, I've been researching out of state markets for buy and hold rentals (I live in NY), ...
Pete Schmidt
STR liability insurance
Does anyone have suggestions on an insurance company in SC that will provide liability coverage for STR's? Not looking so much for damage to the rentals, but to cover injuries should someone get hurt on the property. ...