Garrett Hollenbach
How much to save for CapX/Maintenance and Repairs
For LTR the general rule I learned was to save 10% of Rental Income for CapX and 5% for Maintenance and Repairs. What is the general rule for STR? You have to pay for broken TVs, new towels, etc. so I wondered if it w...
Anthony Parr
Councilman as an asset?
We are doing rehab, and I wonder if the counselman could be an asset or liability. Does anyone have any experience working with their councilman? This is new territory to me, so I am unsure where I stand with them. ...
Scott Trench
We're Sorry About the Downtime on BiggerPockets!
A number of users have notified us about repeated downtime (and I've noticed some myself). I just wanted to let the community know that we are working on it and hope to have a great solution to the repeated "Heavy Lo...
Ericka G.
Atlanta Custom Builders Recos? J.Tucker Homes?
After over a year of looking for a new personal residence, I'm now considering building from scratch. J. Tucker was recommended to us but I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with them or can recommend any othe...
John Franczyk
Repairing scratches in a laminate wood floor
I have a unit that has some surface scratches on a laminate wood floor. The scratches aren't deep and I'd like to repair them to keep the floor looking good. I've seen a number of commercial products (scratch kits, et...
David Rupp
Seller has tenante who won't let him inspect the property
I just got a call from a man I had a scheduled meeting with tomorrow, to look at some houses he is selling. He said that his tenants, who were supposed to have moved out, won't let him in to see the house. I was wonde...
Yawiney Yawiney
Sell now or wait till after Inflation hits?
The market here in the NorthBay is popping right now with people getting out of the city. I just wonder if what I get for my place will have less buying power where I want to move by the time I find the right place d...
Oscar Macal
R.E. Attorney's and Accountants in Houston?
Wondering if any of you had some good recommendations for Real Estate Attorneys and Accountants in the Houston area? Preferably in the NW, but any recommendations are appreciated.
I've met a couple so far, but they d...
Jack B.
People with destructive, wild, misbehaved kids during tours...
I've seen it for almost every rental. Rentals ranging from 500K to 750K in value. 2.5 to 4K in rent.
People show up with absolutely atrociously misbehaved kids. It's always just ONE kid, never people with multiple. T...
Steve Ehrman
Assisted Living House?
We have the opportunity to purchase an estate house in an upscale area. The home is over 100 years old but in pretty good shape. There are 4 full baths and 5 rooms that could be used as bedrooms. We could get 6 to ...