Ryan M.
Why do people use property management companies
This is a question I have always had.......A property management PM takes upwards 10% of gross for receiving the rents. Bills every time for a repair and some add a rider on top of the repair. Bills a substantial amou...
Callum K.
Can't get a loan due to debt to Income... Ideas?
Hi!
I have been lurking around BP for a while and am very much appreciative for all the insightful information.
I recently sold one of my businesses and have plenty of cash to go buy multiple properties. I already o...
DAn L.
Renting Shed homes
I've been building some tiny homes the size of a shed (using the footprint of a shed, so no permit), and so was wondering if I could rent these out to people, for rental income, and if so, what would be a fair price p...
Steven W.
Lease to a Airbnb investor?
Biggerpockets Community,I'm hoping you can help me. I am finalizing the renovation of a property and looking to find a renter. I've always rented long-term and have no experience in short-term rentals. I recently rece...
Julie Dillon
Permits and inspections
Some facts first
Just bought a 6plex apartment complex
Ordered 23 new windows and planned to install ourselves with some help from friends
Went to local landlord meeting and met other landlords and fire marshal, bui...
Audrius Pauliukonis
First deal (duplex), looks good I think - thoughts?
Just viewed this property today, seems like it could be a good first investment property.The property is currently unoccupied, advertised as 1295/unit, I used 1200 to hedge a little. It is listed for sale at 199k, I ...
Account Closed
Mid West Buy and Hold Investing with High CoC Returns?
I've been following threads on investing in the Midwest on BP. I saw a few threads on the NW Indiana region. A few areas recommended included Hammond and Merrillville. After a bit more research, Hammond turns out to ...
Joshua Zajac
First Rental in a small town to reduce risk. Good or Bad?
So after a 2 year drought from BP I finally got my act together and really started to get my mind and personal financial affairs in order. I will be debt free at the end of January. I have already 2 months of an eme...
Jim Herbst
Do you carry a home warranty on your rental properties?
To be honest, I'm not even sure if you can carry an annual warranty policy on rentals, but is this an avenue anyone utilizes? The benefits would certainly be to stabilize fluctuations in maintenance costs and to stre...
Denise Evans
Smoke Detectors in Rental Properties
An Alabama client of mine had this experience, but I think it is relevant nationwide. He had smoke detectors in all rental houses. It was the tenant's responsibility to test the batteries periodically and replace them...