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I’d like to share with you what we’re doing with our properties to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on our properties, with the hope that you can use some of these ideas and strategies on your own properties. If you have ad...
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I have been toying with the idea of buying a food franchise, and have been working towards it for last couple of years. I calculated my current debt to income ration at 37%. It does take into account my current salar...
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Hi everyone,I am about to close on my first two properties in Philly next week (woohoo!) and cannot decide if I should hire a property management company, or self-manage the future renters.
I have a full-time job an...
So, how much per hour is the going rate in your area? I found a company where I like the speed at which they work, but not the hourly rate. They charged me $90 an hour for the plumber and another $30 an hour for the a...
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Hi,We have an apartment building next door to a big university. My property manager was describing the crazy event that happens every summer, when she has to schedule one move in per day, because we don't have good p...
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Hi all, I am considering purchasing an off-market commercial building in a small tourist town. I am trying to gather as much information and guidance as possible, and appreciate any input that you can provide! The bui...
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Starting out as a new investor, what steps should one take? Find the deal first put the package together or search for investors and then find the deal. I have gotten it from two different sources and I would like t...
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Hi, I have been thinking about making vacation rental stands out from the crowd. We know some of the key search criteria in some areas that you need to have in order to get more bookings, like hot tub or grill.Wonder ...
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a place where I can get a mid-term lease agreement from?
Thank you!
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For anyone who knows me, or has listened to my podcasts, you know that I rave about my PM. C (my PM) and I met in spring 2014 when we put in an offer to buy his triplex. He had a great relationship with his tenants ...