All Forum Posts by: Taylor Roeling

@Jonathan M. Congrats on your new complex! First off, check out the landlord resources tab here on BP under tools and then services: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources! There are some useful property management softwares that would be perfect for you. 

When it comes to leases, if you want a state specific lease I would check out Law Depot! They have some great documents for you at good prices - and you can use them multiple times over! Best of luck.

@Daryn Rody Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I am curious to know where this property is. Don't forget there are lots of free landlord resources out there to help you manage tenants and such - on BP click on the tools tab, then under services click landlord resources: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources! Best of luck with your property.

@Ismael Pena Good question! There are lots of softwares and apps out there to help you manage your business and make your life easier as a landlord. On Bigger Pockets click on the tools tab, then under services you will find landlord resources! Here is the link as well:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources! Best of luck.

Everyone has had some good responses! Insurance is definitely a must these days especially with all of the natural disasters constantly going on! Also, requiring renters insurance is also a good thing to do to make sure you and your rental is safe - they can get plans that are as low as $15/month. 

@Andy Kimmell I'm not sure if you've thought about self-managing (definitely depends on your location and how many units you have), but check out the landlord resources tab on BP! It's under tools and then services - this could help you and they have some good tools! Best of luck!

Landlord Resources Tab on Bigger Pockets

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@Charlie Moore what is your question about exactly?

@Adam Perez I agree with the others - professional photos are definitely a must so don't get discouraged yet! Also, you could try market listing on other sites as well. On Bigger Pockets under the tools tab, then services, you will find Landlord Resources - click that and there will be some options for you to use for market syndication. Here is the link as well: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources

@Tuvia Goldstein I know I'm kind of late to the game, but there are definitely many tools you can do without a management company - best of all, they are usually free! On the Bigger Pockets website on the top, click on tools, and then under services if you click landlord resources there are some options for you! Here is the link as well: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources! Best of luck.

@Colin Sweeney There are lots of different ways to pay rent - online is definitely easier, but it depends on the demographic of your tenant. Younger millennials will probably be more into Venmo or PayPal, whereas older generations might still prefer checks or cash - you will just have to preface the fact that you will be moving in a year and see what they would like to do! It shows you are respectful and also have good communication as a landlord.