Lindsay Ferlin
What do I do first? Pay debt, save money, or invest?
Hello! I am a total noobie here. I just started listening to the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast and I am intrigued by this idea of financial independence! I am ready to take a real look at my spending and reduce my mont...
Alex N.
Advice on my first real estate investment..
Hello Everyone!I'm a huge fan of this site and have been checking it regularly for a few months now! It's time for my first post! I'm hoping to get some honest feedback on a duplex I'm thinking about purchasing.I work...
Amy Greenwood
Damage agreement for STR
I use direct booking for my short-term rental, but also several channels like Airbnb. With direct booking we have a security deposit that places is a hold on the guest credit card until after they leave. However, with...
Emmett Dempsey
Got our First Auction House...Feeling Anxious
Well we finally got the Certificate of Title on our first auction house. Its been a long strange trip with those things, but my wife and I think we got a pretty good deal. It seems the old owners left a TON of stuff...
Adam Vadnais
Problems with putting a flat top stove in a rental?
I love having a flat top stove. They are easier to clean and act as additional counter space when not in use. I notice that rentals rarely have them. When I need to replace the stoves in my units, is there any reason ...
Anna Andreyeva
Laundry Machine Rentals
I am looking for recommendations from small property owners (I have a 4-plex) on what to do about laundry washer/dryer. I am currently leasing from WASH Laundry and they collect for me and send a check. In general, I ...
Austin Fox
Raising Rent - Best Method
Hello BP,Im reaching out for advice as I am unsure of how to raise rent with my tenant. It's a month to month verbal agreement with a good friend of mine. He pays every month and we've had no issues for the past 7-8 m...
Matt Ayoub
Higher rates for larger groups
Hi All - I have a ten person maximum vacation rental in Mexico. Groups range from smaller 4-5 person families to groups of up to 10. I charge everyone the same although clearly larger groups consume more water, gas, e...
Ian Tuttle
How much or how little profit on a flip?
I am looking at a house that will comp for $165-$175k. The reno is about $33,000. I placed a bid today for $110,000. When I sell the home for $170k I will make 20k. The sale is a short sale. The bank has pre-app...
Logan Allec
[Rant] Home Depot Appliance Installation
So I have a unit out in the sticks. The tenant is long-term, amazing, and pays premium rent ($1200/month for a 250 sq. ft. studio out in the middle of nowhere), and in return I provide amenities such as a washer and ...