![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/542524/small_1621492165-avatar-ambermasters.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all! I am an attorney and real estate investor who will soon be relocating to Tulsa. I am originally from Broken Arrow (go BA!) and am thrilled to be coming home. I am looking forward to meeting you all! I am mo...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/9239/small_1621348794-avatar-reijim.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I watched another board I was a member of turn completely negative. It drove long time members away. In fact, it got so bad they wiped it and started over, of course without a few clever folks who were asked not to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2409938/small_1647212042-avatar-jasons1197.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a townhouse property that is both a gift and a curse. Bought as a primary residence in 2018, moved out in 2019 due to mental health issues, refinanced at 2020, and now renting it out. Mortgage + escrow included...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/582030/small_1621493102-avatar-brynnm.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone! Does anyone has experience with separating utilities in a multi-unit building - specifically heat? I manage a 6 unit building that has one commercial gas bill and we would like to have tenants pay for ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1370420/small_1621511704-avatar-dannyc74.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello,I was looking up fair housing laws in Chicago because I am trying to rent out a unit, and I came across an article online that said we are not permitted to say that income must be three times the rent, because i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2877885/small_1700290999-avatar-tonyw203.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Don't really have an option to move out of state, or interested in remote / long distance investing.I've been reading up on my local area ( Portland, OR ) and all I see are terrible comments about the situation for LL...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2505992/small_1677507573-avatar-kylea245.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey guys, was just curious about what people think are the best university majors/minors for those who decide to take the formal education path, but want to eventually become full time real estate investors. I see a l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1036223/small_1694943332-avatar-manuelr27.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi everyone! I just closed on my 4th investment property and the main reason I bought it was to rent it through section 8 in the area of Bowie Maryland. The rates on section 8 for the area are toooooo good to be true....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2274986/small_1635169495-avatar-royb89.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After about 4 months of looking at different properties, I've finally closed on my first rental! Only bad thing, in my opinion, is that its a condo. Condo fees are currently $205/month (it will go back to $125 after t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1669508/small_1715981795-avatar-collinh21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So let’s assume you have a rental that grosses 40K a year.
Here are your VRBO expenses:
- either $599 per year flat fee or 5% rental commissions.- 3% credit card fee
-3% advance pay fee
- Average of 8% “service fe...