20 February 2026 | 5 replies
Does anyone have a similar job board you use to plan ahead and stay on top of regular maintenance items, etc for each property?
1 February 2026 | 4 replies
Also any recommendations for solar powered outdoor security cameras that you’ve tried and make sense.
3 February 2026 | 2 replies
I was informed we cannot perform a regular Sub To, so the loophole we found was to place the property in the trust and list me as the beneficiary.
11 February 2026 | 14 replies
They might want to show that income for future borrowing needs or even to boost their future Social Security benefit.
19 February 2026 | 30 replies
Small cosmetic improvements can make a noticeable difference in first impressions.You may also want to consider offering an incentive, such as $500 off the first month’s rent or a reduced security deposit.
19 February 2026 | 10 replies
Understand what you've inherited -- security deposits, pet policies, maintenance responsibilities, everything.
18 February 2026 | 16 replies
Typical buckets:Income: Rent, late fees, laundry/otherOperating: repairs & maintenance, utilities, insurance, HOA, supplies, advertising, legal/pro fees, bank feesTurnover: cleaning, paint, small replacementsCapEx (capital improvements): roof, HVAC, major appliances, renovations (track separately)Liabilities: security deposits (not income)Auto: mileage (or actuals) + tolls/parking if applicable5) Year-end handoff to your CPA becomes stupid-easyGive them:P&L by propertyBalance sheet (including security deposit liability)CapEx list (date, vendor, amount, what it was)Mileage total + method1099 info if relevant (vendors)PM statements (if applicable)If you want this to feel effortless, the best move is using banking that’s designed for rentals: separate accounts by property, clean transaction feeds, and bookkeeping/reporting that’s “landlord-native.”That’s why I like Baselane for this exact question: it’s banking built for real estate investors, so the workflow above becomes the default instead of a constant discipline test.Full transparency: Baselane is a BiggerPockets partner, but even if they weren’t, the “banking-first bookkeeping” approach is still the right answer for landlords who want clean books without living in spreadsheets.
20 February 2026 | 12 replies
Interested in where that trust line is for others who deal with this regularly.
20 February 2026 | 13 replies
As compared to a regular policy, that is ok with STR, in conjunction with AirBNB/VRBO coverage and my umbrella insurance for liability.
29 January 2026 | 17 replies
Just release the security deposit.