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Tim Kirk PM To Do Board
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?
Sakheni Dlamini Black Friday security system and keyless door recommendations
1 February 2026 | 4 replies
Also any recommendations for solar powered outdoor security cameras that you’ve tried and make sense. 
Jared Cross Unique Trust/Sub To Deal
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.
Cory St. Esprit To get the license or no?
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.
Joshua Kavadi Renting my investment property
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.
Cole Solner First time buying occupied multi family
19 February 2026 | 10 replies
Understand what you've inherited -- security deposits, pet policies, maintenance responsibilities, everything.
Amiraslan Panahov Landlords: how do you stay on top of your books
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.
Rob Schwartz What would it take for you to fully trust a tenant screening tool?
20 February 2026 | 12 replies
Interested in where that trust line is for others who deal with this regularly.
Jules Aton Specific STR Insurance Worth It?
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.