David Ivy
Austin Market Update - November 2022
The November 2022 report from the Austin Board of Realtors shows the Austin metro market continuing to cool in response to high inflation, mortgage interest rates around 7%, and a possible recession in the US. Overall...
Joe Provateare
STR property mgmt fees
In the process of starting a STR that will also be a place my family uses throughout the year about 3 hours away from where we live in Iowa. Based on initial analysis I'm thinking I'll be trying for 20-40% occupancy w...
Tom Ferris
Copper Thieves ruined my buildings
Hey all just hoping for some advice. This is from Jan. 2022I have 3 buildings in St. Louis with 5 doors. Recently a tenant in a duplex gave notice, returned her keys and left. Aside from removing the appliances and le...
Yosef Ajami
Open to relocate to any area in Florida to Invest
I’m a current New York resident that’s looking to slowly get out of the corporate world and more into the rental property world. My plan as of now, is to work for at least another year or so here in New York, and once...
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Building a Swimming Pool
NOT for a rental, NOT for a resale.
I'm thinking about having a pool installed at my home (personal residence). I know you don't get the money back when you sell, but I'll probably be in this house for at least 20+ y...
Randy E.
Cold Shower = Hot Tenant
I'm a long time landlord and have seen a lot. In fact, I've seen something similar to this before but thought I'd post here for collective input.
One of my tenants has been something of a yo-yo. I think one is likely...
Lewis Eldridge
Adding Rental-appropriate Smart-Home features to Rental house
I'm in the process of renovating my latest rental house. I've been thinking about Smart-Home features which would be beneficial to a landlord as opposed to wiz-bang cool features to attract tenants. Specifically, I'm...
Ryan Miller
Using the RUBS Method
I have a 4 Unit in a suburb just outside of Albany, NY which has one gas/electric meter. We also pay for water/sewer so we hit the trifecta (maybe that's actually a pick 4)! I am now pricing out a utility split but th...
Tucker Long
Choosing a mattress for a STR
Hey All!Setting up an Air BNB, looking for a new mattress that provides good value. Looks like many people are going with self expanding mattress's Tuft and Needle, Casper, Nest, etc. The conflicting reviews makes it ...
Kyle McVay
Replace Windows or fix windows
So we are buying (6/5 close) our first rental and it's needing a lot of rehab before we rent it. We're trying to find things NOT to fix. We have to level the house and we are turning a 2-1 into a 3-2 . The house alrea...