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I know this question will bring a vast array of ideas and supporting stories but I want to know what you park owners and operators out there do for collections. If you own or manage a mobile home park and collect ren...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 27, 2020)
This week is a good week for real estate investors (particularly if you have a house for sale). Existing houses sales are up, new home sales are up, inventories are down...
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Hey BP, I recently purchased my very first property, which I am now getting ready to list for rent. One question that I keep going back and forth on is, should I include a washer and dryer in the unit? I have heard so...
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I have a unit where I have let a fairly good tenant stay on month to month for a few years now. I haven't raised the rent because they tend to take care of all the minor issues which saves me time and money, now it's ...
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So I don't think it's any secret that things are starting to get more competitive in our markets. It's been next to impossible to find a deal on the MLS lately and then when I do, I'm competing with 20, 30, sometimes ...
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Hello all!We are looking into buying a VR and will need to use a cleaning company to do change overs. I have a few questions for people who use them:1. How does your cleaning company handle linen- do they wash it and ...
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I am in talks with an owner who has 8 lots in Wichita Falls. They are in the country but in city limits they have separate water, electric meters and city sewer. These lots are individually platted and have their own ...
Hello BP members, I am in my 20s still living at home in Los Angeles and wanting to start in real estate. I have excellent credit, cars paid off, 180k in savings, Zero debt, and do not want to depend on a 9-5job. My q...
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I have a tenant whose rent is due on the 1st with a grace period through the 3rd. I contact him on the 5th and was told he is in the hospital and he would pay the rent plus the late fees. I still have not received t...
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is it conflict of interest to use contractors architect? let the General contractor select and manage architect?