Robert Simpson
Bought 100+ yr duplex - how much to fix up before renting?
We have just purchased a 110 year old duplex in Oak Park, IL to house hack. There are obvious repairs, like brick work and rotted siding, that will make the investment last.But what about more cosmetic repairs? To wha...
Warren A.
Long term impact of not having a garbage disposal?
Hi,I have a SFH rental (no septic tank) professionally PM'd and the tenant is complaining that the GD keeps breaking and actually wants it removed or else they will move out (seriously ?). The first time repaired las...
Michael Bandur
MTR vs. STR
Medium-term rentals vs. Short-term rentals? I know STR's have been all the rage for the last couple of years, and when interest rates were low, the ROI was great! I have personally used this strategy for real estate i...
Thomas Manuel
Is anyone familiar with this compamy (EQUITYBUILD, INC.)?
This is what they say they do and how the do it. I would like to get into apartment complex ownership, but I have never done this before, I have only done SFH. They basically say they handle everything from locating t...
Michael Woodward
Will buying in a company name trigger anti-flipping problems?
I'm exploring my options to reduce my tax burden and my CPA is recommending that I create an S-Corp to maximize the tax benefits. That sounds good to me but I'm concerned that when I'm buying properties I might run i...
Kyle Neff
LLC - Must have or nice to have?
Hello BP Community! I am considering investing in both residential multifamily properties as well as some 5-15 unit complexes. Do I need an LLC when moving forward with a commercial property in that unit range, or is ...
Bruce Kozak
water bills due to leaky toilet flappers
Fellow Investors: After six (6) years of renting out properties, I still haven't yet figured out the best way to mitigate those tenants who fail to keep an eye out for the occasional leaky toilet flapper for which som...
Janice R.
Property owner cannot keep an extra set of keys per the PM contract
Hello all,I have been self managing my investment properties for many years successfully for years. I respect the tenants their privacy and I have never "show up". The one time I needed to get into the property qui...
Bronson Simmons
How do you tenant-proof your rentals?
How do you tenant proof your rentals? I was listening to BP show 48 and they gave a few ideas. I listed a few of them they discussed plus some from this post. What else do you do?
Screen tenants thoroughlyUse 5/8 dry...
Mark Porter
Equity Trust vs. Quest IRA vs. Solo 401K who should I go with??
I have 77k to fund one these self directed IRA but now I'm trying to decide who to go with. Seems like Solo 401K give you the most control of your money, please help. Thanks!!