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John G. Should I "buy down the rate" by paying mortgage points?
1 August 2017 | 18 replies

Details... I have a quoted rate of 4.75% with paying just a hair under one point or $723. And have the option to buy down the rate to 4.25% by paying 3.121 points (an additional 2.134 points / $1,562 cash at closing)....

Michael Moreno Seeking Advice on Amending Tax Return for Rental Property Expenses
8 April 2024 | 8 replies

Hi everyone,
I recently purchased my first single-family property in 09/08/2023 and converted two smaller rooms into rental units while occupying the principal room. I invested approximately $4,000 in furnishing thes...

Andrew S. Heat Treatment for bedbugs: cost and effectiveness
19 May 2023 | 13 replies

I have a 1200sqf 3/1 ranch with a mild bedbug infestation.  I'm trying to figure out the most effective approach (chemical vs heat vs cold vs fumigation, etc).  Mt specific question relates to heat treatments.  Does a...

Tavis Stice Setting house rules when you have roommates
28 June 2023 | 5 replies

Needing a little guidance.  I partnered with my son to purchase a house hack for my son while he attends college.  We found a good house with 5 bedrooms about 10 minutes away from his university. Financially, it’s wor...

Nolan C. Bought a vacation STR, plan on using Airbnb, any tips/ advice?
3 March 2020 | 20 replies

Recently bought a condo in FL, plan on using it for Airbnb STR. Anyone with experience have do’s/dont’s or tips on how to raise occupancy rate while avoiding nightmare visitors?

Mark Powell Just an Idea
26 May 2010 | 4 replies

So I have been thinkin and now my head hurts. But, I got something out of it that landlords might be interested in. I come from the industrial construction field. You know oil refineries and chemical plants and steel ...

Jason Potts My journey building a cabin in the Smoky Mountains
26 August 2021 | 3 replies

Hi, I wanted to share my experience of building a cabin up in the smoky mountains remotely from Florida.
Back in October 2020 I went up to TN to view a recently completed cabin by a builder that was beautiful then w...

James Wilson Short Term Rental Homeowner's Insurance
24 October 2018 | 15 replies

We recently bought a house for cash and want to rent it out on Air BnB. We are having a difficult time finding insurance for the property though. Does anyone know of a good insurance company that will insure a short t...

Samantha J Foy Staging a property
4 June 2024 | 8 replies

Hi, I have done a few flip houses and I have staged them minimally with a few items like towels, baskets, flowers inside etc.  I think I would like to move into staging the living rooms and the primary bedroom. Do you...

Drew Wiard Good Duplex Short Sale, but REEKS of cigarette smoke!
8 June 2015 | 12 replies

Hey fellow BP'ers...I've done some rehab work, but never cigarette smoke.I have the potential for a VERY nice short sale deal on a duplex in a decent neighborhood.  It will need much rehab to begin with, but it's been...