Mike A.
Switching to keyless entry deadbolts
As we continue to grow and manage our own rentals, I am thinking, that over the long run, I will save money and headaches by just switching out a traditional deadbolt lock, to one of those keyless locks. I have a few ...
K S.
Collecting from recent ex-tenants
I've rented-out my single-family house in West Seattle for several years while living in California. It's been somewhat smooth but now I have a mess. I've been busy with my day-job so I haven't managed the property...
Ross Marshall
Can you require a drug test pre lease agreement?
Hello everyone, fIrst time Investor question. I’m in central Texas, have a free sIngle wide, an owner financeable lot for 15,000 total, and am closing the deal soon. Once I get the utilities hooked up, ready to go and...
Tanya Smith
Does 1% Rule apply to multifamily?
Hey all!! I am trying to analyze a few apartment complexes all around 24-36 units. My question(s) as you can see from above is "does the 1% rule apply when analyzing apartment buildings???" What are the main numbers ...
Ben Staples
High efficiency boiler in a triplex?
I have a three unit buy and hold property in Malden Massachusetts that has a separate gas fuel forced hot water boiler for each unit. The boiler in unit 2 needs to be replaced. The state of Massachusetts offers 7 year...
Tim Puffer
Owner Occupied duplex - Deal breakdown
Ok guys. I'm looking at this duplex that is a homepath property to owner occupy for the first year. Each unit is a 2/1, approx. 1,000 sq ft, has separate full basements and 1 car garage, built in 1976. Each unit needs...
Kevin Shuler
Single Family used as Duplex
HI There,I know it's been covered a few times, but I wanted to start a new thread as it's kinda unique.I'm shopping a property in Aurora, CO zoned R1. The entire area is zoned R1. It was converted some time ago to sep...
Bill Campbell
In-law suite house hack??
I'm looking at purchasing my first property as a house hack. Where I live in Rhode Island the amount of multi families are limited, but quite a few house have in-law suites. I found a nice 3/2 that only needs a litt...
Zach Schwarzmiller
Separate Metering Water - Triplex - Washington State
I will be closing on a Triplex in two weeks and had a question regarding the separation of metered water. Currently the owner is paying the WSG which totals about $1,200-$1,400 every 2 months. This is a large expense ...
Silvia Falip
Non-metered properties with high water bills
Hi everyone,
We received an outrageously high water bill and I wanted to ask for advice or guidance.
We live in a non-metered single family house.
We called the Chicago Water Department, and they informed us...