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I bought my first investment an up-down duplex in Des Moines 7 months ago and was going to live in the bottom unit and rent out the top unit after a complete renovation. Work has since moved me out of state but while ...
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I have my first eviction in Milwaukee and was hoping to get some insight on what to expectPrevious tenant vacated 12/1 New tenant moved in 12/20 - paid Dec prorated rent and a depositTenant paid January rentMid Januar...
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Hi All-I'm about to conduct my first rent increase and I'm looking for suggestions on how to create a letter that is polite, yet accomplishes the task. The tenants are good people but I want to stay reasonably close ...
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I'm trying to buy my first investment property with ~$100k saved up.My brother started his first W2 job last month that pays $45k/yr+ commissions.I plan to get a minimum wage job/an entry W2 job since I'm still in col...
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Hello BP folks! I'd like advice as to what my top priority should be in the next 7 days with this problem. I'm an OOS investor with a rental SFR in Indiana. 1) The property manager did an inspection at my request Apr...
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Hello,
I am from California, a newbie, looking for out of state opportunities as a first investment. I have been looking at Memphis Investment Properties (turnkey) and wondering if anyone has experience or feedback ...
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Found a nice property in a nice area with foundation issues. Anyone flipped a property with foundation issues? I feel like it will be harder to unload and scare potential buyers away with this type of issue, even af...
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I was approached by Avantstay and wondered if anyone in this forum has had experience with them from owner point of view.
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Anyone have any hands on experience as guests/clients or your own vacation rental investments?I'm anxious to hear from folks who've had personal hands on experience with both. We will be expanding our vacation propert...