Hi Everyone- relatively new Bigger Pockets member here. I am considering purchasing in Big Bear Lake to use as a vacation property 3-4x per year (I live in LA) and to Air BNB the rest of the time. I am currently looki...

Hello!  We are considering 1031 exchanging one of our long-term single-family rentals here in Kansas City for a short-term rental condo in Myrtle Beach.  I'm nervous though about getting rid of our cash flowing long t...

Just wanted to know everyone’s opinions on the Airbnb industry, and tell me why.

Hey everyone. My fiance and I are looking into adding another property to the portfolio and have gone back an forth on either another duplex out of state (we currently own one in Milwaukee that cash flows us $200 a mo...

Hey all, I’m new to this and am self managing remotely. The first two renters were great and gave 5 star reviews on AirBnB. My last renter did not respond to any method of contact. My electronic lock was opened over 1...

NOT covered by insurance:1.  FLOODS, can be covered by separate FEMA flood insurance but not by home owner or rental policies.2. EARTHQUAKES3. SEWER BACKUPS4.  PESTS rodents and bugs5. SINKHOLES6.  MOLDMany of these c...

Hi BP folks,
I have a tenant who lease is up in September 30 and  am trying to reach her by email/phone but she is not returning call. I want to put the house on market (assuming she do not want to extend) and want t...

I am investigating a vacation rental in Orlando. Does anyone have a recently built vacation home in a resort community? I would really appreciate getting ACTUAL expenses for 2013.

Jim Workman

Hello BP ,Herewith is a copy of my tenant's text. She is renting one of our rentals which is on a high end complex. (High ceilings with exposed beams, 2BR 2.5 Ba, all granite counters, all hardwood....and at least 20 ...

Hello BP,

Does anyone put in their leases that the tenant is responsible for clogged drain lines? If the lines are clear when they move in I feel it would save a lot of headaches with them calling me. I would have...