Cancellation fees definitely help filter out those “maybe” bookings, especially for longer stays that block your calendar.

This helps filter out unqualified applicants early and saves everyone time before any showings or phone calls take place.

A couple quick questions: 1) do you have your PM's manage your monthly utility payments (water, gas, electric etc)? 

Filter opportunities through intention.Not every deal belongs in your portfolio.

Hey BP,I’m reviewing an infill lot in the Spartanburg SC area and wanted some local insight from builders or investors active in the Upstate.Basic details:• Sierra Rd area• ~7,350 sq ft• Public water/sewer at street• No HOA• Several new builds nearby in the $260k–$265k range• Needs clearing/gradingI posted the full breakdown in a Classifieds listing per BP rules, but I’d love to hear from anyone familiar with recent new-build activity in this pocket or who has experience building in this part of Spartanburg.Thanks for any feedback.

Confirm local cold-climate specs and size correctly; add dedicated electric hot water per unit.

taxes are estimated to be 412 Monthly Insurance 133 monthly Property management fee 125 a month Quarterly Water 125 a month Vacancy 5% 2900x0.05 145 per month Repairs 7% is 203 a month Capx 5% 145All combined puts me at 1288.

You should have a mentality similar to the properties of water.

As the tenant moved in the first week like 5 things pop up ( leaks/ Water heater not working and several other small things) the total was 800$ i found a local guy to repair them but his labor plus trip charges and parts are racking up, and hes cutting us a deal because his per trip charge is $125 Range.

As the tenant moved in the first week like 5 things pop up ( leaks/ Water heater not working and several other small things) the total is going to be about 800$ i found a local guy to repair them but his labor plus trip charges and parts are racking up, and hes cutting us a deal because his per trip charge is $125 Range.