Leon Lee
Caps on Utility Bills for MTR Guests?
Hi, Fellow BPers: Need some advice here. Last month, the electricity bill for my 1200 sq ft townhouse (mid-term rental) built in 2002 hit almost $400! When I was replacing the Wi-Fi the other day and discovered a runn...
Mitchell Hammack
How Much Time Do you Typically Spend on your Property when you HAVE a Property Manage
Granted, you hire a property manager to save you time so that you don't have to do the heavy lifting while managing a property. But that being said lets assume you have a good / above average property manager who is i...
Zachary Haded
Direct mail vs. bandit signs in my area
Hello BP, tomorrow is the day that I'm going to finally deploy marketing. I currently make a small income so I only planning on spending about 150 a month on marketing. I am starting my buisness in Essex county MA ...
Josh L.
Just Below Fair Market Rent
If you know what the fair market rent is, how would you price your rental so that its just below fair market rent? Would you determine that as a percentage of the fair market price, or are you just subtracting $X doll...
Justin Holley
Travelers Insurance - Cancelling - No Claims
For several years I have had Travelers for many of my out of state self managed properties. After years of on time payments and no claims I receive a letter stating unless I send them verification of professional man...
Jessyca Jones
Starting out with a SF in Syracuse, NY
Hi everyone. I am looking to purchase a SF in a suburb of Syracuse (Camillus), and I'm wondering if house hacking is a thing here for single family homes? Back where I lived in NJ, it definitely was, but not sure if S...
Esther Thomas
Need some experienced help here
Hi Everyone, I need help, I don't know where to begin with my questions so I'll start with my top pressing scenarios I need to help resolve. Thanks in advance and feedback is much appreciated! Scenario 1: Roommate no...
Rocky Sanguedolce
Roof leak damaged tenants property
Tenant was not home for 2 days & she came back to a bad roof leak. Completely soaked her bed, clothes & tv. I feel responsible since it's my roof & I want to make the situation right. How would you handle ...
Adam Alexander
New member from Petawawa, Ontario
Hi, I am new to BP and new to investing. I'm currently deployed with the Canadian military and have been in the army for more than 10 years now. I've recently had a huge revelation with how I look at money and finan...
Priscilla Chin
Should I buy in NYC or Florida?
Hi everyone,
I am located in NYC and am looking to purchase my first property for long term rental investment here. I am still new to this and there is a lot to learn! Would appreciate any tips, insights, or areas o...