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Hi, Fellow BPersSo, I was doing a little happy dance because we finally got stable mid-term guests in about 30% of our units. But then, bam! I get hit with this nearly $400 power bill for a 1200 sqft townhouse for las...
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I'm a bit new to REI, and have done a few flips. Recently took on a house for a great price, due to having existing "squatters" inside. Figured I could likely Cash for Keys them, and also figured that the worst case s...
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I recently, (July 14th) purchased a 4 family home on the south side of saint louis, it was relitevily cheap and seemed like a definite buy, I am pretty inexperieced as this is my first home purchase.The closing took a...
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Hi I inherited tenants at my most recent rental. One of the tenants has a lease through June paid December and January rent then let me know she was going to be late on rent submission for February on the 1st of the m...
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Hello to all;I'm a newbie to BP. I'm expanding my portfolio to holdings of real-estate. I have had several years of experience in student housing (the paying side). Would like to hear from those who deal in this niche...
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I have some questions:
I recently bought a 5 bedroom 3 bath house. I plan to househack it and I have some general questions.
1) Should I rent the whole house as a 4 bed 2 bath or by rooms individually? If I rent b...
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Hi,We are investors in Sandy Springs, GA and we have a question regarding renting out by room through airbnb?1. How to separate each room? what type of lock needs to install (ex. smartlock)?2. What other important thi...
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I am a new real estate investor and bought a 4plex which at the the time seemed like a great deal. Asking price was 84,000 I offered 79,000 and got it. Came fully occupied with tenants but after the 1st month they wer...
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Hi all!Was wondering what's the best brand for thermostats / can be locked at a temperature to install in my properties?I don't necessarily want to "lock" in a certain temperature - I just want to be able to set it so...
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I have a squatter and from what I can tell, if I’m to follow the law, I end up getting the short end of the stick. Any advise on how to expedite things in an effective and inexpensive way?