We’ve seen a few surprises come up on projects our borrowers were working on, but the most common ones tend to be old plumbing and electrical hiding behind the walls.

Rent Manager is probably the closest of the common platforms because it allows more customization for reimbursements and escalations, even though it’s not perfect. 

@Clint BradleyYou are thinking about it in the right way and to be honest, a stepping stone single-family or townhome is one of the most common and smart moves when the inventory of multifamily properties is low.

We’re about 3 months away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and millions of fans will be traveling to the United States.For short-term rental owners, events like this can create a huge demand spike, but they also increase competition on rental channels.Listings that stand out during major events usually have a few things in common:• Titles that highlight proximity to stadiums or fan zones• Photo order optimized for quick visual impact• Descriptions tailored to travelers attending the event• Dynamic pricing adjusted for peak demand• Availability synced across multiple channelsHosts who prepare their listings early often capture bookings months before the event even starts.Curious to hear from other hosts here: Are you already adjusting your listings or pricing strategy for the World Cup next summer?

Like most cities, there are pockets you want to avoid, and in Tampa it can really vary street by street.Also pretty common in the Tampa / St.

Five is actually pretty common, but I have also had deals come together after ten or more follow ups over a few months.The key is staying consistent without being pushy.

If the drain line is already stubbed, what are common issues that come up tying in toilet + shower + sink in small conversions?

Curious how other investors here handle property taxes over time.It seems like most people focus heavily on purchase price, rent potential, and renovation costs when analyzing a deal, but property taxes can quietly become one of the largest operating expenses.I was recently looking at a few properties where the county’s assessed value had increased quite a bit over the past couple of years, even though comparable sales in the area didn’t seem to support that much of a jump.It made me wonder how common this actually is.For investors in the community:• Do you review your property tax assessment every year?

Platform-friendly approach (most common)Since bookings are through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, requiring a separate signed waiver can get tricky.

Here are some of the most common mistakes self-managing landlords make:1.