Hares Najand
How to Split Water Bill for Duplex with Single Meter
Currently, there's only one water meter for the entire duplex, and historically, I've been responsible for paying the water bills every month.
However, I believe it's time to transition to a system where the water bi...
Paul B.
Fund an IRA twice in one year?
I know that I am limited to placing $5,500 per year into an IRA. But it appears that I can still put money in and have it count for 2016 if I do it before the tax filing deadline, right? So can I open an IRA, max it o...
Chris Martin
Brokerage "owner" vs. "owner/operator" for a new business model
Unlike fast food franchises, I'm not seeing where real estate brokerage franchises are set up as "owner" franchises. It seems like 99% (or more) of real estate brokerages are "owner/operator" set-ups. The "owner" i...
Raj G.
Lending with or without LLC-Pros and Cons
Hi,
I have been doing private lending at small level with my own money that me and my wife earned.
I was doing on our own name, no LLC involved.
Now I was thinking opening a LLC.
Just need opinion what are pros an...
Sally O.
Install gas line and new gas stove???
Hi all,We just renovated a home in a nice neighborhood. We got a renter for $1,300 a month. She asked about a gas stove. We just got a gas line and a new furnace. Should we put in a gas line for her and buy a gas ...
Daniel Miller
request for re-advice (after a long absence)
Hi all! I spent a long time here three years ago, getting ready to rent out my first property, which is actually my father's house (he is in assisted living, and I have PoA and am successor trustee on his account). ...
Brent Raber
Tenant moves unexpected- Leaves all Items. Eviction needed or not?
A friend has a rental property in Marysville, Ohio. Three months remaining on the 12 month contract. She texts the landlord and says " I am no longer able to care for you home and have moved out of the property." She ...
Anita Z.
How often Should I increase Rents for existing good renters?
I'd love to get info/opinions on whether there is a "standard" amount of time to increase rents in the Bay Area for Single Family Homes.How do property management companies/landlords handle rent increases for existing...
Scott Trench
1,000 Posts, Two Properties, A New Career, Scaling Happily
I guess it's a little bit of a tradition to post to the success stories forums when you get to 1,000 posts. So here goes mine. I joined the BiggerPockets community about two years ago in May of 2014. You can see my f...
Kim H.
Trade Market Rentals?
Has anyone ever rented a property to individual trade market booths (i.e. crafts, boutique shops, etc)? I have a small office building in a rural area outside of the DFW area that I can't sell and I can't get anot...