Dear BiggerPocket Members,This is my first question in forum and please pardon me if there are any mistakes. Sorry for the long post.I own one residential rental property and it is being managed by Property managemen...
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Hey STR fellow investors,
I've been setting up quite a few short-term rentals now, and I think it's time I got smarter about it.
Since I don't know how I can do better about the renovation part, so let's skip to th...
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Today my tenant asked me if I would paint or allow her to paint the living of the property she's renting from me. She wants to paint it yellow. I told her I'd give it some thought. Experienced landlords what would yo...
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Virginia;MilitaryBackground StoryI bought a duplex in November 2016 in Virginia but after I bought the property I hired a PM because I had to move to Mississippi for 9months and I had nobody in VA to overlook the pr...
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Gary Keller gives some good advice in his book, Flip. His summarized guidance is:
"Prior to making an offer, analyze the property and make an improvement plan. Base your level of finish (basic, standard, desi...
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I am looking to speak with some mobile home park investors in Az.
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say you buy a used $150 stove from some random person on craigslist/offerup or hire a handyman for a $200 and they are taking cash only... is a ad hoc bill of sale enough documentation for these expense write offs to ...
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I'm curious to know how others use social media for growing their business. I for one have never been big on it in my personal life and quite honestly don't know how I could use it in my business life, but I do see so...
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2015 was my first year as a grownup... Would love some help/ advice here. Heres the timeline!Jan 2015 bought first rental property on an interest only note. Graduated college May 2015. July 2015 Finished 5k in renovat...
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Hello!I am wondering what are normal duties for a property manager? Is it the responsibility of the PM to have the lawn(including spraying for bugs) and pool serviced? Reason I ask is; I'm going to be renting out my p...