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I am attempting to work with a property manager but I'm seeing a read flag and would love some input.
This company wants to charge a 1 month placement fee for a new tenant, which I am totally fine with but also is ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, August 31, 2020)
The US economy got crushed in the second quarter, with the worst decline in real GDP for any quarter since the Great Depression. However, the good news for real estate...
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I'm a first time rental investor. I was wondering if the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area would be a good investment. I'm from PA and would love to invest in this area.Are there any good turn key companies out there?Would...
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Hey BP members, I have an interesting situation.I moved a new tenant into one of my properties 2 months ago. She is a great tenant and have had no problems so far.Recently, I was informed that the fridge was working ...
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I am remodeling two small bathrooms in a small house for a rental in A class neighborhood. Houston suburb good schools. I can get 1350-1500 rent for my 1100sqft 2/2/2.
I have read some people say you should put dark...
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BP Fam,Would like to hear the communities thought in my current situation. Currently house hacking and we have a in-law suite. Renting it out and occupied. The tenants decided to register their LLC under my home addre...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community! My name is J.R. I'm originally from California and just this past January; I relocated to Denver to experience a new city. So far so good. I have been in the construction industry for 8...
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Hi--my name is James Tsuffis. I have no background in real estate investing beyond a few books I skimmed but am very eager to learn. I'm from San Jose, California but moved to Southern California for school. Graduated...
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We have owned and managed rentals for several years, however we are looking to improve our tenant experience especially with day 1. Do you use Welcome Letters and Folders for handing over the keys and day 1? I have he...
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I have been told by a number of CPAs that it's fine to go either way whether to list properties I purchased and have invested/rehabbing them, but have not yet sold in 2019 tax year. Either list them under inventory on...