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Trying to learn as much as possible. Refining plans before implementing them.Most important question: How does one use the "@username" tag to respond / address someone in the forums?Thanks
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Hello! I have been using excel for my accounting for 6 years. However with 38 units across 14 properties its becoming an issue. I do use Buildium to do applications, background checks, rent collection, tracking ect. B...
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There are so many challenges when trying to achieve something as difficult as starting your own real estate business and making it successful I often find myself seeking some help/guidance on an on-going basis.
I oft...
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Hi BP nation.
I only have 1 property and I am relatively new to landlording. My tenants have sent checks on time every month. Usually arriving no later than the 28th each month.
It's the 2nd and the mail man just ca...
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Was looking for ways to value your buy and hold real estate business if you were lets say pitching it to investors or even if you were to sell it. Obviously the go to answer is... how much do you think your properties...
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Hey guys!
I am looking for a property management (PM) out of state, and I came across this PM that ALLOWS unsupervised showings from a lockbox... I was advised they require the prospective renters to take a pic of the...
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I have a young family in my property renting it out currently. It’s a low income home so I don’t expect them to be perfect however I see now that collecting the rent is slowly becoming an issue each month.
In the pa...
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This may seem like a strange question, or maybe it's been answered before, but staying motivated is a big deal. How do you stay motivated when you don't feel like doing what you have to do? Any kind of response would ...
I'm new so maybe you just need to point me somewhere, but here's my question: How do you get the Lender to take the Property!! It's been 20 months since our previous renters left it needing extensive cosmetic repair...
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Hey All, I'm extremely new to real estate investing I'm married with 4 young children that I homeschool. My husband is employed and of course our only source of income. We live in the San Francisco bay area and will b...