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BP,I am looking at a deal in a college town with an enrollment of about 12,000 people & a population of about 25,000 people. What are peoples thoughts on investing in college/university towns? IMO, our education s...
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Background about me: Hey everyone! My name is Thomas and I am new to BiggerPockets. This is my first post and I'm hoping to get a couple questions answered and receive advice on how I should get the ball rolling. I am...
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Hello bigger pockets familyI have a problem My areas rents have increased far past my own mentality In assessing the valuesI have properties in Decatur GaZillow and rent ometer say that I should be charging 900-1300 o...
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I've been reading through the forums regarding naming a business. I know a lot of seasoned pros look down on the newbies (no offense, that's just how some of the posts come across) but we all have to start somewhere! ...
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Do you buy, own, or are you interested in Vacation Rentals? How many do you own? How long have you been in the business, etc.? Feel free to tag others that you know that are in VR niche, or thinking about it. Most imp...
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I seem to be spending lots more than I want to on my properties since I starting using a property manager. Anyone else have this problem?
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For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...
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HI i just signed a lease with a tenant husband and wife to rent my singer family home for one year. They came twice before signing lease and checked everything inside and out. I was nice enough to let them move in a ...
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Hi everyone!I’ve been owning my first multi family for just over a year now. My girlfriend and I live in the upstairs unit and we have a tenant in the downstairs unit paying rent. Throughout their tenancy I’ve receive...
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I'm just jumping on the vinyl plank bandwagon for my rentals. Up until know I always went the cheap carpet route. A few quick questions for you guys who already use this product in your rentals. What has been your exp...