I just started my first direct mail campaign. I would like to know what to expect so I don't get discouraged. My research finds that it usually takes multiple mailings to get a response rate and that rate is about...

If you own a short-term rental, there are likely to be seasons when bookings slow and you worry about generating enough income. The resort industry knows this cycle well. They have “high season,” when everyone wants t...

The apartment below mine reported a ceiling leak. I’ve thoroughly checked my unit, and there is no sign of a leak coming from my apartment. At the time of the leak, my tenant was showering, but everything around the b...

Hi everyone,
I wanted to make this post because my parents are planning on selling their home in Snohomish and are moving to Idaho. They are planning on selling the house by themselves but I think they should hire an...

I am in the process of purchasing my first vacation rental.   Closing near the end of this month and I am trying to get all my ducks in a row.  The property was previously on a managed rental program and when I take o...

So my plan is to remotely manage a few vacation rentals I currently own. Trying to set them up to be as "hands off" as possible. I have local resources to help out if needed, but trying to minimize calling on them. I'...

Im about to start a business venture with the guy that gc'd my first project.  It is my understanding that some cities in Texas require a GC to be registered with the city, but the state does not.  Am I correct?  also...

Hi FolksI am taking a long hard look at my monthly subscription costs paid out to tools. One of the tools I subscribe to is OwnerRez. I haven’t found much utility with it. The only distinct feature it gives me is a we...

How are you finding good deals to rehab or flip? Specifically, what creative ways have you found to find the best deals? Of course I watch what's on the market, get wholesaler emails, and try to keep my eyes open. But...

Hello BiggerPockets community,
I've been searching the internet lately, sifting through a multitude of deal analysis tools, Excel templates, proformas, and DCFs, all aimed at deciphering the viability of multifamily ...