Shannon Elam
Owner Financing Resources, Illinois
Okay, I have searched the forums and blogs for an answer, and while I have found good information, maybe someone can give me a more specific answer...I have a SFR that I am looking to sell via owner financing. The cur...
Brett Jackson
the strangest thing happened on the way to my 2nd sfr
Howdy all! longtime lurker, first time caller..
First, a big thanks to all who contribute to BP & that awesome podcast!
I'm Brett, from Arkansas. relatively new to the R/E scene. I have a...
Kyle D.
Water well problems and tenants
I have a few properties that run on well water. No water bill for the tenant is great but being responsible for pump and well to operate properly could be stressful. Water pump could stop working anytime, nights and w...
Mark Grozen-Smith
Short Term Rental Expense Ratio
Hi BP friends,I'm looking at acquiring a property for use as a short term rental (STR) and I want to know what the typical expense ratio is for a STR. I know the benchmark for multifamily is ~30%, but I haven't found ...
Marylin OShea
Optimize occupancy using different strategies for Airbnb vs VRBO
Hiya BP community - I am an investor & STR host in Annapolis, Maryland. I have been hosting my SFH property in both VRBO and Airbnb for nearly two years. Had a record year last year and I am thinking with a bit mo...
Lyle Cooper
Increase basis on rental property after renovations
I renovated my home myself (I'm a contractor) over the course of 2017 and 2018. I rented the property in 2018. I did extensive renovations. I'd like to increase the basis of my home with the cost of items like: Kit...
Chris Mylan
AirBnB Arbitrage in Washington, DC - A profitable case study
Hey BP Community,It seems as if a lot of people really like to hear about short-term rental/ AirBnB stories, so I thought I would share a deal that has been “operational” for four months now…First, I live and work in ...
Mauricio Salom
How to split utilities
I have a single family home with a garage conversion. Both are 2bed 1 bath. Iam moving out and I am going to rent both units. I have not lived in the property while the other unit was occupied so I dont have any numbe...
Kelly R.
Your Thoughts on Pre 1978 Properties and Lead Paint
I wanted to get your thoughts, idea's and strategies involving investment properties built prior to 1978. The lead based paint laws are tightening in Maryland... Do you avoid pre 1978 properties for long term buy, ho...
Libby Kelly
Vacation homes
My husband and I have been toying with the idea of a vacation home in Virginia. The town is turning into a second home community with deals to be had. We love the location on the Chesapeake bay for our kids and the ...