Keely Aldinger
Limiting Access to Doors and Security Lights/Cameras
Question:Do you use a smart lock to monitor access to shared spaces or utility areas of the property to avoid persistent use but allow access by tenants?Background:I am in Chelsea, MA and in the process of moving into...
Bob Lowry
Can Property Management be a real business?
I am a cash investor managing my own properties in CA. Due to high acquisition costs, I am limited in making the number of investment units I would desire, but do want to remain in touch with the market and genera...
Patrick Philip
How do some realtors get more business than others?
Let's say an agent is new to an area, etc. Assuming the agent is good enough with knowledge, what is the difference between an agent that gets lots of business and one that does not? Is it simply a matter of going in ...
Tony Capra
High taxes with 1099 income
Hi everyone, I am paying big taxes (my opinion) with my 1099 income. The CPA really has no good advice besides home office deductions and IRA contributions. There has to be a better way. To all of my smart friends,...
Frank Matanane
New Investor - Washington State
Hello BP Nation! I hope everyone is finding success in your real estate endeavors or at the very least breaking down barriers. I am a newbie to this industry coming off a 20 year retail career. I have always know the ...
Orly Howard
Smart locks/Keyless entry
Hi I'm (very slowly) coming to the end of the refurbishment on my first STR and wanted to install a keyless entry system. There are a lot of different types out there so I wanted some advice. Can anyone recommend a sp...
Nathan Buck
Offer accepted on first STR… Now what?
After years of analysis paralysis and watching from the sidelines, we finally had an offer accepted on our first STR property in the mountains of Vermont. Now what? We have a little bit of time before closing, assumi...
Leo R.
Remote self-management of LTRs...a pipe dream, or a possibility?
What are folks' thoughts / experiences about remotely managing a B-class (or higher) single fam or small multifam LTR in a mid-sized (or larger) city?(I specifically say B class or higher in a mid-sized or larger city...
Erik Gonzalez
Buying a house while in college
Hello my name is Erik and I am a new member to BiggerPockets. I was introduced to the BiggerPockets podcast by my brother and I love it! I've been an active listener for the past few months. I'm currently a student at...
David Ackerman
advice wanted on use of excess cash flow
Hi all. Here is my current situation
Property 1: A recently purchased SFH in Raleigh. I put 20% down and have a 4.62% mortgage on the other 80%. The property cash flows $200/month. I have $4,000 in reserves for v...