Sharon Powell
Tenant Screening Dilemma: HUD-VASH vs. Terrible Credit
Good morning! I'm screening for my first SF rental, struggling with a decision, and would appreciate some feedback.The candidate I like best is a single mom with 4 well-behaved children. She seems to have a pretty g...
Jonathan Williams
STR Recommended Tools and Software
What tools, software, or other programs does everyone use to manage/operate their short-term rentals?I have purchased and (mostly) set up my first STR property and getting to the point where I am looking at various pr...
Dave Meyer
BPInsights Feedback & Recommendations
We'd love to hear your feedback on BPInsights and how we can improve.
Quiana Chandrasekar
Having a general contractor during walk through
As I'm readying myself to purchase my first property this year, I'd like to know if it is common and highly recommended to have a general contractor to accompany me during a walk through of a property of interest to h...
Amy Canfield
"STR Favorite Things" - Pretend you're Oprah
We're closing on our first STR next month (yeah!) and need to get the property set up for renters. Please tell me about some of your favorite STR furnishings/kitchen items/bedding/towels/security gadgets/etc. Put on ...
Justin Case
When to drop rent?
I have a unit available May 1st. I have shown it to twenty parties. I received two applications. First party would be a great tenant but did not make enough money, had very low combined income, past on them.
Second a...
Mahmoud Y. Elhalawany
SEO/PPC websites for wholesaling
Hey everyoneMy bussiness partner and I are starting a direct mailing campaign in July. We also are looking into using a website, and using a combination of SEO and Google AdWords PPC techniques. Has anyone had any luc...
Viral Patel
Questions about Roof Replacement with Insurance claim
Hello All,
Hope you are doing well. My house in houston had roof damage due to hail and strom damage. I have already identify the roofer and he helped me with the whole process of getting claim approved. I am replaci...
Max McNally
Multiple Evictions. Time to sell?
Well, I'm in a bit of a jam. I have a 10 unit building in Ohio that I need to make a decision on. I just had one unit busted for dealing drugs, so they were evicted. I've also had 4 other units sent eviction notices f...
Melissa Bovee
Guest complains about cleanliness - How should I respond?
Ugh - not the morning I was hoping for! A guest sent a note last night (after I went to bed) that the toilet was not clean. I was very responsive to her this morning (at 5am her time) and sent $75 through the platfor...