Josh Hartle
Renting properties in different states.
Hi guys I'm new to this site, and I have a question. I live in Ohio, but recently have been looking at properties in California. I've never rented out homes before what steps would I need to take to rent the prop...
Jonathan Mills
Heating options for a small house with only window AC units?
Hello bigger pockets community,
I recently purchased a small 2br/1ba house that only has window AC units installed. I am looking for suggestions on heating options that would be most economical and reliable. I am in ...
Paige Kehoe
Back office systems and tools for self property management
Have around 10 units self managed and looking to optimize my business systems to be slightly more scalable and automated. Not exactly sure where to look for this and have done some googling and asking around but don't...
Luke J Nelsen
Short Term Rentals in Alaska
Hey BP Family!I currently own in the Smokies and have been looking at other markets. Is anyone investing in STRs in Alaska? If so, I'd love to chat. -What areas of AK are you having success?-What areas would you avoid...
Christy Snoke
Need advice on selling
At the spry young age of 22 I bought my triplex in Ohio in 2005 for $69k and no money down as an investment to pay for college. With the help of some family and friends, we renovated and filled the apartments within ...
Chase Davidson
Estimating STR Income
What are some resources one can use when trying to estimate the gross revenue a STR will bring in?
I am analyzing a deal that would be a house hack with a detached garage that I would love to turn into an ADU. Are t...
Karen Chenaille
Best Tax Strategy: Max out 401K or Save for Real Estate?
Hi!I am looking at real estate investing to reduce my tax liability and generate passive income. I have a 401K plan which I have been maxing out annually. My company matches 4% of the first 6% contributed. I have use...
Rik Hunter
Mid-term rental start-up costs
We're converting a long-term rental to a mid-term rental. It's our first go at this, and I'm being conservative with my numbers, like expecting as much as 3 months vacancy and including that in the cashflow calculatio...
Jayson Greenblatt
Electric wall heaters
I want to hear from people who have these as their only source of heat. I have a forced air furnace that is on its way out. I would like to install electric wall mounted heaters in all the rooms and pass the cost of h...
Richard Palmer
Looking at my first multifamily
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I have been reading alot and learning a ton. Obviously with any risk there is some fear, especially when you make the move. I have a few books on the way to help me; "Rich Dad Poor ...