Andreea Chidu
Must haves (and must nots) in a rental renovation?
I am about to purchase my first single-family rental property, and it will need some work to be rent-ready. I am planning the reno now to be ready for when it's time to get to work, and I keep flip flopping on what to...
Jose Hooker
Self Directed IRA questions
I am in the process of transferring my 401K funds to a SDIRA. I understand I can transfer my funds to a SDIRA. Do you know someone locally who I can get in touch? I am looking to use the cash to purchase my first pro...
Kimberly C.
New to STR, do cleaners do laundry onsite? If so, which washer & dryer are best?
Long story long, I'm currently setting up 2 STR properties (these would be my first).1 property is a 4/1.5 with a working washer & dryer1 property is basically a 2/1 with no washer & dryerI'm definitely gettin...
Mikel Kaubfa
Include or not include utilities in rent.
I do not include utilities with my rentals as I find it easier to manage and less risk if prices go up or if there is excess usage. However, most rentals in my area include all utilities in their rent. Do they know so...
Jacob Northfield
Potential duplex rehab worth it?
Hey folks,
I'm new here and researching SMF homes in Rochester (Edgerton) and I found something that might work for me, but I'm not sure if I'm thinking about this correctly. The asking price is $80k and I'm securin...
Tyler Smith
CapEx/Reserve accounts for each property
I purchased my first property back in January and I'm getting ready to purchase my 2nd. I live in Seattle so I'm starting out with the turnkey route. All properties have brand new HVAC system, hot water and roof so my...
Justin Recca
Wear & Tear vs. Damages
Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...
Eduardo Bilbao
What did you wish you knew before buying your first multifamily?
Hi BP community,Here still trying to pick your brains. I am in the beginning stages of multifamily real estate. Please share with me what you wish you knew prior to buying your first multi family. I am looking at buyi...
Luke Carl
the new Schlage Encode
Schlage EncodeI mentioned this lock a couple of times in the past week just wanted to update. I put this on my primary to replace a dead cheap-o kwickset (the $69 model).
First impression was.... KICK BUTT. No hub. N...
Marcia Maynard
LLC holds real estate and partner wants out.
We have a family partnership that owns two rental properties (a Single Family House and a Duplex). It started out as a simple partnership in 1995 (Dad & Mom, #1 Son & Wife, #2 Son & Wife). After the unexpe...