Ben Feder
When should I start investing in real estate?
I am new to investing and have done some self-educating over the past few years by reading books, forums, blogs, and listening to podcasts and webinars. I still feel like I could learn a lot more: I feel like I genera...
Michinori Kaneko
what's your property management fee?
Hi All, I'm curious what kind of property management fees everyone is getting. can you let me know 1) where you invest, 2) how many properties you have (and approximate combined gross rent if possible), 3) what your m...
Nick Rutkowski
Where are the young investors?!
Hello fellow BPers!Now, I know we’re all young at heart. But I’m specifically looking for those under the age of 35 to answer these questions. Feel free if you’re older to answer these questions too because honestly,...
Josh V.
Cost to replace kitchen faucet?
One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager. My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet. Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...
Greg Newson
Lender SCAM WARNING!!!
The company Churchill & Forrester, LLC seems legitimate when you're a new investor, the man you speak with there, Ed Franklin, seems wonderful to work with, just know - HE WILL DRAG YOU OUT WEEKS AND WEEKS, MAKE Y...
Violet Lisa
Applicant did not disclose their emotional dog
I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...
Kelly Cochran
Is it insane to manage your own STR?
Hey friends,Really struggling with paying 25-30% of our gross to a property manager on our first STR. I love all the details that go into AirBNB (decor, set-up, marketing copy, customer service), so the only things I ...
Art Maydan
How To Advertise Month to Month Lease
So I'm convinced that MTM leases are superior for the landlord, but how do you go about advertising these? People still seem to be most comfortable with 1-year leases. Would you say, "Month to Month with possibility o...
Dar Fornelli
Tenants paid full rent late, but have not paid late fee
For the second month in row, my tenants have paid rent 3+ days late. My lease states the following: Shall tenant(s) accounts not be paid in full by 4:00 pm on the 2nd day of the month, a late charge of twenty five dol...
Julie Williams
Travel nurses vs. long term tenants
Has anyone out there rented to both travel nurses and long term renters? Which was more profitable? Which was hardest to manage? I like the idea of renting to travel nurses, but there are always some landlords renting...