Judy A.
Best way to increase rent
Looking for help. My husband and I are soon to be brand new landlords....My father in law recently passed away and we will be taking ownership of the home. It is a 2 family home in Boston(Dorchester), MA. His mother l...
Brett Rhine
Does the 50% Rule Apply to Newer Homes?
I am trying to figure out how to move out and rent my SFR primary residence (built in 2009, I have been the only owner, and it is in good condition). I've used Dealcheck.com to analyze the numbers and with the 50% rul...
Diana K.
Is investing in vinyl siding worth it?
Hello Bigger Pockets community!
im not sure if this question fits in this topic, but i wasnt sure where else to put it (sorry im a noob!)
I own a 2 family home in Buffalo NY (Black Rock neighborhood, to...
Daria B.
ingress / egress situation on REO
Hello BP,I looked at an REO and found there is an ongoing "situation" with the easement of the developed properties.This property has homes that date back to at least 1959, the subject property was actually built in ...
Keith Torsen
Help analyzing in Sacramento.
Hey, BP peeps.So for practice, I've been attempting to analyzing one deal per day. I'm still a few months away financially from pulling the trigger.It's been three days, and three deals analyzed. So far so good, right...
Jacob Fafard
Starting out in real estate (passive long term vs short term)
Hi guys first post in the forums, forgive any naivete. I'm twenty eight currently working as chef who "likes" but doesn't love what I do. After listening to almost all of the forums I'm quite convinced this is what I ...
Dawn Roof
Would a less than stellar looking front yard be a deal breaker for a renter? (See Photo)
How much does a potential renter care about the appearance of the front lawn? We are looking at a property in a middle class neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, and the front yard has just been seeded and covered in straw....
Josh Miller
Questionable HOA, possible skimming going on
I have a rental condo and have owned the unit since Jan 19. This complex has 18 units that pay $175 per month. Board members do not pay HOA dues as this is their compensation. The board consists of 3 unit owners and t...
Bryan Clement
Contractors: How to get them to make you their priority!
Hello, When you are a property manager that has to have third-party contractors, what do you do to have them make you a priority? Contractors are notoriously busy, and when you have a limited amount of time to turn a ...
Wade G.
Looking for Some Financial Advice
I'm at a crossroads and I would like some opinions please. I have been a landlord for about 12 years and I think I'm done. I no longer care to make small repairs, answer phone calls, or go through the tenant screeni...