Nicole Vincent
Analyzing Short Term Rentals
Hello All, My husband and I are looked to buy a short term rental in the Smokies in the next few months. I have gotten pretty good at analyzing long term rentals but have a feeling I am leaving things out when analyzi...
Amy Lemaistre
North Georgia STR estimated expenses
Hi all! Trying to get a good idea on what monthly expenses would be for a 2/2 cabin in North Georgia and surrounding areas. Especially for supplies, cleaning, utilities and maintenance. Thanks!
Carol T.
bamboo strand flooring for a low end rental or not? Help!
We were planning on porcelain tile in the kitchen, and baths, a thicker laminate in all other areas except bedrooms were I can get very inexpensive carpet replaced between tenants if needed. I surveyed and rent...
Shane W.
Which states are landlord friendly?
I just heard on the podcast today that Illinois definitely isn't.Are there any others to avoid?This is going to be our first investment property so we're trying to make it as stress-free as possible.
Jason A.
safety mgmt: smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers
Hi all – I am curious to learn some of your best practices with respect to: Smoke detectors Carbon Monoxide detectorsFire extinguishers HVAC filter cleaning Lock changes between tenants I currently have property manag...
James Carlson
Denver to require a landlord license?
Hey Denver landlords and house hackers ... the city of Denver is considering a proposal to require Denver rental owners to get licensed for all their rental properties. The stated goals are to better understand the ho...
Nathan Gesner
Has anyone watched "Renters" on Netflix?
I just discovered this show tonight and watched the first couple episodes. It's a "reality" show from New Zealand and follows multiple property managers as they inspect properties and deal with tenant problems. They h...
Sven Salvador
How Installing Solar Panels on Multifams Can Earn More GRI
A whopping 33% of the U.S. population lives in a rented apartment, and these apartments are power guzzlers. We can reduce their power bill by 2/3 with Green Retrofits and solar panels.
First, We Reduce th...
Scott Esmail
Need help analyzing if Mobile home park is a good deal and
Hey,I am in contract for a MHP in Florida, and would like to know what others think, and also what the future price would be for the park after I turn it around.24 lot parkdirt roads8 tenant owned paying $300 lot rent...
James Park
Help. My chicago rental property got hit hard by the storm. Insurance responsibility of homeowner and tenant quetsion.
I have a town home rental in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Last night there was a violent storm and my basement window caved in, and violent rain crashed the windows and did considerable damage to the basement.
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