Denis Ponder
Rate Adjustments - What are you evaluating?
Good morning,Our first 6 months of our studio (househack) being available on AirBnB & VRBO was very successful for us. During that time, the minimum rate we charged was $50/night; $20 cleaning fee for short term ...
Brandon Turner
Visual Voicemail
Talk about taking caller ID to a new level!
Visual voicemail has been around for a good amount of time and discussed in great detail on ActiveRain, the real estate social network for agents, loan originators, and bro...
Scot Sorenson
Should PM be showing me Background checks?
Hello BP,Should my PM be showing me background checks on perspective tenants? I have 1 SF home that I rent out. My PM told me with the first tenant that moved in he would be doing backgrounds but would NOT be sendin...
Edit B.
Chicago Investing / C/D Areas Chicago / Risk Involved
Hi Chicago BP, I'm looking for some advice from seasoned investors in Chi. I'm currently living in Sacramento but am originally from Chicago, and have most of my family there. I have a MF property in CA & one in ...
Alicia Marks
Low appraisal, refusal to review after request
I have a property in Detroit that was appraised for a refi. When I requested a reevaluation they would not budge on their value. The deal still works at the lower value, and I'm honestly pressed because I need the cas...
Benjamin Obeng
Buying my first single family home
am a newbie in real estate investing and on BP. I live in New York and we all know how New York market is so am willing to invest in Ohio Columbus area. Any advice and recommendations as a first time home buyer. pleas...
Calvin Rappard
Tenant screening / checks on renewal
I purchased a property that already had a tenant - they are now in property for a second year. Lease renewal is coming up and they want to renew again. I am planning on doing a tenant screen as I have not done this fo...
Account Closed
Selling in IL with no attorney?
My last real estate transaction the attorney showed up at the closing to pick up his check, I don't recall him doing anything meaningful with the transaction at all. He explained a few forms to me, that I didn't need ...
Natalie Reese
Investing in a rental Property VS. Airbnb
Hello all,I am a young investor and have been saving up for my next investment. I currently own a home that I rent out. I am curious to know if it is wiser to buy a home to rent out to tenants or to buy a home in a go...
Chelsey Jimenez
First time deal
I am trying to do my first wholesale deal. I have found the ideal location, it's a foreclosure that is listed through a real estate agent, the property is bank owned. We want to put in offer in, however I am not a rea...