Keely Aldinger
Limiting Access to Doors and Security Lights/Cameras
Question:Do you use a smart lock to monitor access to shared spaces or utility areas of the property to avoid persistent use but allow access by tenants?Background:I am in Chelsea, MA and in the process of moving into...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- Crime Management
Response to a persons question on Crime management at Self StorageMy Brother wrote the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical warfare manuals for all North American Air Force and Army bases. One California Fire Season he wa...
Dave Rav
Car Wash a good investment?
Hey BP members! I was toying with the idea (loosely) of investing in a car wash. There are two for sale in my vicinity. One has 5 bays, one of which is full service.Question: does anyone have experience with a ca...
Zac P.
Should I convert to baseboard heating?
I have a duplex that has two really old gas furnaces that are about to die on me. Instead of dropping $6000 on two new ones, I have contemplated replacing the heating with baseboard electric heat throughout. This plac...
Mark Ferguson
I get to see the inside of my $500k flip for the first time on Tu
I bought the most expensive flip I have ever done last week. It is tenant occupied and I get to see the inside of it Tuesday! Obviously it is not the ideal situation to buy a flip for $500k you can't see, but it takes...
Ada Tor
Is STR in Arizona in the summer viable?
Hello everyone, I'm getting started with STR niche (used to have LTRs before and looking for better returns). I'll be starting out with my primary residence house to see if it's for me before I start looking for inves...
Julie Nealey
NEED HELP WITH UNIQUE LAND OFFER
I NEED HELP! I have an interesting land offer for my 2.68acres undeveloped land. Land background: The land is zoned CB/Mixed Use 50/50+1sqft commercial. It rests at a very busy 5way intersection with good frontage. L...
John Culotta
Self Storage RockStars! Prime Freeway Land. Your Thoughts Please?
Hello BP Self Storage Rock Stars!
I'm curious to know what you think of this one? What would you do?
We found a 3 acre lot right up against the freeway about (5min from our home) with a farm house on it for $450k. I...
Douglas Montgomery
Lets Talk RV/Campgound Analysis
A local mom/pop owned campground has come up for sale. I would like some insight on how to analyze this. They aren't great book keepers but did provide some numbers. 829k asking price with 103 revenue. I couldn't get...
Matthew Stapleford
SBS Loan for Self Storage
Has anyone ever purchased a self storage facility using an SBA loan? If so, would you recommend it over a conventional commercial loan? I am looking into buying a self storage facility and am weighing my options for f...