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Chris Forbush New youtube channel with heavy focus on real estate investing. Any advice?
12 October 2025 | 1 reply
Update your YT Banner to include logo, contact info, or a slogan of some sort.
Jason Crowe Virtual Assistants for Long Term Rentals
6 October 2025 | 6 replies
Here are a few ways I use them for long-term rentals:Tenant Communication: handling inbound calls, screening applications, scheduling showings, and following up.Property Management Support: coordinating with contractors, managing maintenance logs, and tracking work orders.Back-Office Work: bookkeeping, updating QuickBooks, rent collection records, and reporting.Marketing & Listings: creating property listings, posting on rental sites, and monitoring inquiries.The biggest success comes from training them on your exact systems, not expecting them to build it for you.
Adam Macias Forget about cold calling, truly.
28 September 2025 | 1 reply
The new iPhone update proves this.
Ryan Cousins San Diego - Where to look?
29 September 2025 | 24 replies
Anyone care to provide an updated opinion on these markets now? 
Don Zuehlke Updating Lease Terms for Great Tenant
9 September 2025 | 15 replies

I have a property in South Carolina with a very loyal tenant who has verbally expressed a desire to stay for several years. They are relatively low maintenance and take great care of the property, report maintenance i...

Patrick O'Sullivan Best Practices & Market Awareness – What Are You Paying Attention To?
9 October 2025 | 7 replies
They’re not the most exciting read, but I’ve caught early signs of zoning changes and policy shifts that could impact operations down the line.Market Tools (Rentometer, AirDNA): I don’t rely on any one tool, but using them in combination helps create a baseline for rent comps, particularly when weighing LTR potential against STR or MTR models.Local Investor Conversations: Whether it’s chats here on BP or catching up with other Phoenix-area investors over coffee, these casual conversations often surface key info—like permitting updates or changes in code enforcement—that’s not always widely published.Refining Internal Processes: I’ve been reviewing and tightening up our PM workflows—everything from tenant communication to maintenance tracking and lease renewals.
Parris Taylor 3 mistakes I made early as a small landlord in NYC
23 September 2025 | 15 replies
The alerts to you, the status updates back to tenants, or lining up vendors so the updates are accurate? 
Haley Brown Real Estate Professional Status Documentation
30 September 2025 | 6 replies
There is no official IRS form so the best practice is to use a simple spreadsheet or tracking app you can update regularly and retain for audit support.
Paul Williams First-Time 203k Loan Investor – Rehab & Cash Flow Outlook for Triplex in Kingston, NY
2 October 2025 | 5 replies
No obvious structural issues from the listing, but the age suggests surprises are likely.Rehab Budget: • Low estimate = $50K (light updates) • More realistic = $75K (new kitchens/baths, flooring, paint, code updates) • High end = $100K+ if major systems need replacingRents (CMA comps): • 1BRs: ~$1,400–$1,750 each (https://prnt.sc/RMm854WPuPdk) • Stabilized Gross Rent: ~$4,200–$5,250/mo (~$50K–$63K/yr)Cap Rate: ~9% if rehab stays in the $50K–$75K range, falls closer to 7–8% if it pushes past $125KConstraints:FHA 203k requires me to live in one unit for 12 months, so only 2 units would generate rent in Year 1.With 2 units rented, cash flow looks negative (~–$600 to –$900/mo).With all 3 units rented after Year 1, cash flow flips positive (+$600–$800/mo) and grows with rent increases.My Question:For anyone who’s done a 203k or similar triplex rehab — does ~$75K sound realistic for getting this building into clean, rentable condition (floors, paint, kitchens, baths, basic systems)?
Jonathan Weinberger Don't buy real estate in Detroit...
24 September 2025 | 53 replies
.: Thanks for the update on how this went.