I've never had a house built from scratch before. I have found a ton of articles with wildly different cost per square foot to build a home but zero detail on what the covers. I'm looking to build a home in Tennes...
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I live in Southern California where we're lucky to have a number of long-running investment groups. No matter the topic, I enjoy attending meetings to meet other investors face to face. This week I've been busy - atte...
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I am now at 2 units that both are rented and cash flow well. Now I want to start using some property management software just to keep my rental business, a actually business. I don't use any of the cash flow from my p...
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By now you might have heard that a few financial institutions in the US and beyond have run into some difficulties..Somewhat counterintuitively the implosion of SVB bank and the downgraded risk of other regional and i...
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Can we check in at 11am (instead of 4:00pm)? What say you and why?Depending on the guest and circumstances, my usual answer is my insurance agent and my lawyer advise me not to allow early check-Ins without charging ...
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Hi Everyone,
I think it's about time I increase rent on my tenants, haven't done it forever. I'd like to leverage a standard rent increase form, if there is such a standard form out there. Where is the best ...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
This is my very first post here and I'm really excited to be a part of the community.
A few days ago, I bought a really cheap property in a semirural lower-middle class, but generally...
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I've read that a business owner can hire their children, then fund a Roth IRA for them since they have earned income. Are there any reasons this would be a bad idea?
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Look to expand my portfolio. Have experience in triplex properties. I am looking to scale up and invest into 5 to 9 unit properties. Looking to make a smart choice when it come to lending options. Can someone explain ...
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Anyone have any experience in renting to military families. Pro's and Con's of the BAH (Basic Housing Allowance), turn over rates, best ways to market rentals (ie how to get in military lisitings), and are there any b...