Newbie here getting ready to buy my first 2-flat. I plan to self manage. I’m curious for my model what people budget on average annually for vacancy, repairs, upkeep, etc?

Any reference of business plan for a small apartment complex? Tips or good advice? 

I am in the slow process of transitioning my 25 rentals that are being professionally manage into in house management (me and whoever I hire). I pay those guys too much money for a so-so job and I have my crews handle...

Thanks to this forum I found NOLO's Landlord deduction guide and it has been a god send. It's answered pretty much every question I had and the examples are super helpful too. Great recommendation.

Anyways,...

Calculating Tax Cost Basis Question: I would like to use the amount that my property deed was recorded for at the courthouse recorders office as my tax cost basis instead of my closing HUD statement amount. Can I use ...

Does anyone on here know if it is legal for me to put a lock on the thermastat in my duplex?  The stat is on the main floor and controls both levels.  The new tenants love to have the heat cranked way to hot.  Can I p...

Hi, my name is Derek Smith and I'm a new member of Bigger Pockets. I live in Los Angeles with my wife and two kids (4yrs and 2yrs). Im born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I found the website and forum after rec...

We have been using ACH though our bank for many years and it works great for the most part. It's also free. The downside is that is a very rigid system. Some tenants also don't like the fact that they can't initiate a...

I use iGMS to run my STRs and recently VRBO stopped sending the travelers phone number when syncing up. I use the phone number to set my door codes. Is anyone else having that happen with the software they are using...

I'm curious if anyone has used generic plans from sites like Houseplans.com to start their ADU build? I kind of know what I'm looking for and can see from the photos that it would work well given my lot size… Just not...