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Hello Again BP, It seems like my BP Karma is only one-sided (I always ask for help, but never really give any). I promise once I finally acquire a property and officially start becoming a real estate investor, I will ...
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So "heads in beds" is a popular adage in STRs, but how are you all reconciling the increase in sleep count that things like bunk beds and sleeper sofas bring in regards to dining space?Our cabin is a 4br so the dining...
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I purchased a small house and dont need a ton done but I'm finding every contractor and even handyman I get to come out are giving g me estimates that are just a joke-even considering the cost increases of materials. ...
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Hello BP community,
I’m helping orchestrate converting my parents rental property into a duplex and would like some insight since this is the first time attempting this.
Background: The house is in a smaller town...
I'm on the smaller side when it comes to size. I come in at a whopping 5'2. I keep hearing people say they practically hire bouncers who are big intimidating looking guys. Who do you get to encourage payment of rent a...
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Background: So I just purchased my first rental with my brother, and it came with tenants who are severely underpaying in rent. Their rents are 800/mo and 600/mo, and their leases expire on Nov 1st 2020 and Dec 31st 2...
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Good morning Bigger Pockets Team!I was fortunate to find this site a few months ago and have been assimilating the abundance of information and admit, I’m guilty of the podcasts playing almost all hours I’m awake! I h...
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I am currently shopping for an investment property that I plan to run as a Short-Term Rental on Airbnb from afar (2.5 hours driving distance) and I am currently investigating property managers/management companies for...
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After reading reports of serious, damaging fires caused by electric car batteries, I'm considering disqualifying potential tenants who have electric cars and putting a clause in my lease prohibiting electric cars and ...
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Hi everyone! My husband and I just closed on our second duplex today that we plan on moving into since we purchased it with FHA. We inherited two tenants and here is our plan:
Tenant 1: We plan on asking for a renta...