Jay Belcher
Easy CAD / layout software - Any recommendations?
Hello BP community,I'm looking to find basic house design / layout software. I'm currently looking to layout kitchen cabs & wanted something a little more than just doing it on paper. I'm looking for something tha...
Marcia Maynard
What kind of rentals attract senior tenants?
I was asked a question in another thread and when I started to answer the question, I realized it was a topic that was quite deep and may be good for a separate discussion.... Originally posted by @Bryan K.:
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Alecia Loveless
Useless property what to do?
I own a 3 unit multi family that is part of a 2 piece parcel of land. The multi family unit sits on one lot that is about two acres then on the other side of the road sits another 1 acre lot. The two lots have to rema...
Account Closed
Landlords, do you REALLY get "calls about clogged toilets at 3AM"
I know probably some of you actually have. What's a typical year like in the landlord-tenant relationship, though? Do you expect two or three issues per tenant a year or two or three a month? A week?Thanks for any rep...
EJ K.
Tenant removing upgrades They did
Hi, have my own rental properties but my mother in law is the tennant in this case. She decided to shut up shop on her preschool and move into her home to downsize. She rented for many years and was responsible for tu...
Zachary Blomberg
Seeking Advice on Current Budget
Hello! I have been struggling to understand why I can't meet my budget goals each month with a more than reasonable budget of $5000. I live in Phoenix and am married with two little girls, ages 2 and 4 months. We do n...
Adam Payne
AirBnB - What sells?
My wife and I are going to look at two properties tomorrow that we are evaluating as short term rental investments. The properties are in the North Carolina mountains (near Boone), where there are lots of outdoor acti...
Gabe G.
Repairs, where do you draw the line?
I am sure everybody has encountered the nit picky tenant. They may be a good paying tenant, but they annoy you to death with every little thing wrong in the home.Obviously I pride myself on getting real repairs, repai...
Benson Webb
Should Utilities be included in rent?
Hi Everyone,Im a newbie to the REI game, just purchased my first Duplex in St. Paul, MN and I’m wondering should I include utilities with rent? The water meter isn’t separate and gas/electric is set up to where the to...
Logan Allec
Can I comfortably retire in 15 years, living off rental cash flow alone, by, every year for 15 years, putting 20% - 25% down on 1 run-of-the mill turnkey property at retail in a stable market (say, Indy) and re-investing all cash flow?
This seems like an extremely conservative strategy for someone my age (I'm 26), but all I really care about is being able to retire comfortably and early in my early 40s. I know nothing is guaranteed, but does this c...