I have a maximum guest count of 10 and it seems like I’m getting a lot of exactly 10 guest bookings via Airbnb. I charge one nightly rate regardless of guest count. This has some wear and tear and cost implications an...

I know there have been posts regarding the ever increasing cost of insurance.  I am seeing a different insurance issue.  All of my buildings are three stories. Insurance is suddenly dropping me due to the buildings no...

Hi all! It's my first post here. I've always wondered what happens during quantitative tightening when it's much harder to get a mortgage approved. Are there other kinds of lenders that still offer mortgages when cred...

I’ve heard today that BB&T is raising investment mortgage rates to 6-7% to slow demand. They’re overwhelmed with refi and trying to control the influx of business. Temporary or new normal? 

I have a tenant who violated the pet policy.  I believe I have grounds to evict but I have never done so before and my lease is not very clear on terms for cancellation/eviction.    The tenant, a young college girl wi...

Hey BP - wanted to share a brief anecdote on the Atlanta market.Over the past few weeks we have been seeing appraisals on turn key investment properties and value adds come in lower than we would have expected. Two mo...

I am reviewing my current lease agreement in preparation for a new tenant later this week.

Over the past few months I have a few occasions where I read discussions here where I noted to amend my own lease whe...

New Braunfels, TX tightens up on Short Term Rentals

I'm sure most folks have seen that JPMorgan Chase is tightening mortgage borrowing standards. What does the economic outlook mean for hard money lenders, and for portfolio lenders?I know it's not conventional lending ...

Banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. have begun the process of tightening their lending requirements in an effort to limit their exposure in the months ahead. Borrowers will now need 20% down-payment and a credit score...