Chris Moebius
First Flip - Firing a contractor
Hello BP!I am working on my first flip on a single family home in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Being a first flip, I have learned a lot (and continue to learn as as I go). I searched the forums for how to resolve my issue b...
Robin Searle
Best smart lock for Airbnb?
I just recently closed on a property in Colorado Springs with a single family home on the front lot which we are going to use for a long term rental. We are currently converting the 1200 sq foot space above the 3 car...
Joseph Fenner
How does the financial side work when house hacking out of state with an FHA loan?
I am looking to house hack a property out of state with an FHA loan within 4-5 months. What should I know about using FHA loans for out of state investing? What complexities should I expect and what else should I kno...
Kalen Jordan
$50k property with $800+ rent in Memphis - good neighborhood?
Off market deal that was emailed to me recently - in 38127 - I'm curious to know if this is a good deal or not. I'm looking for 10% to 15% CoC in solid B neighborhoods - the returns on this one look attractive but I'v...
Drew Clayton
Do you ask guests to sign a lease for a stay at your STR?
I've started having guests sign a lease for my short-term rental in Ohio after hearing of some hosts whose guest issues or damage were not covered by Airbnb's Aircover. I include the note in the initial booking confir...
Seth B.
Tenants demanding we fix coax cable outlet? Need electricial help
Hi All,Just received an angry email from tenant last night. Apparently the coax cable outlet in the master bedroom went out (how does that even happen??), and they are asking that we get an electrician to fix it. I pl...
Elizabeth Blazina
Tenant not mowing lawn. What can I legally do?
Hi Bigger pocket folks,I have a renter in a duplex that does not seem to be able to keep the lawn in order. It is in the lease agreement and he is renting month to month. I did send a letter a month ago stating ...
Jermyn Brown
My appraisal came in 43K under expected Value. what should I do
I bought a house in Detroit for 31K I rehab the home for 25k looking to do the BRRRR Method I had a hard money lender that I deal with set up but their minimum is 75K. When I went to refinance the home the appraisal ...
Dave DeMarco
IIP Property Management in Cleveland< Ohio
Hi all,I'm looking to purchase a property in Cleveland that comes with a tenant and property management in place. I'm a long distance investor and have been down the "marginal" PM road before. I'm looking to vet IIP M...
Joe Noone
STR Rules, Regulations and loopholes in St Petersburg, FL
I live in St Petersburg, FL and trying to understand the rules, regulations and loopholes with AirBnb properties. I heard that STR's are banned in St Petersburg but you can only have 2 reservations per year under 30 ...