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Katie Douglas Frustrated with Bigger Pocket Posts
29 November 2015 | 109 replies
If you have been lurking that long, then you know I have a great BS Meter, so I just don't go there with some hair brained idea unless I really need to. 
Bob Olah What is the legal way to buying and holding owner financed property with a mortgage
18 March 2012 | 58 replies
We could split hairs on what constitutes notice.
Philip Bennett Illegal immigrants as tenants
16 January 2018 | 273 replies
Source:https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/eligibility-catego...Geez, splitting hairs
Robert Rixer Creative Ways to Boost NOI
23 August 2024 | 4 replies
@Robert Rixer, I don't know how creative these are, as many are common plays:Valet TrashFencing in first floor yardsProviding washer and dryers for added rentReserved, Covered parkingTech PackagesInternet and Cable contracts, with reimbursementsPayment Plan rents, with small service charge (i.e. bill 1/4 rent each week)Reserved Rental cabanas at poolPrivate pool party rental optionGolf Simulator in clubhouse - fee basedOn site, self serve car wash (quarter feeder style)Charged group fitness/personal training servicesGame room in clubhouse with monthly subscription for tenants (Xbox, Playstation, etc)Changing out high maintenance grass for astro turf or lower maintenance/lower water use shrubberyBut ultimately, I think a lot of NOI increases come from deep dive into understanding EVERY expense and finding ways to minimize them, and/or no outsource them.Train maintenance team on basic HVAC and appliance repairs (find way to get them licensed as needed)Buy paint sprayers for faster, easier turns versus having to hire a contract painter, and possibly repaint whole unit each timeStandardize all finishes, so you can buy in bulk, everything from hinges and door knobs to cabinets, paint colors, and light fixtures.Potentially get leasing people onto lower base salary with higher bonus potentialBulk/bundled insurance across portfolio (even better at scale is to self insure)Regularly test sprinkler systems for leaks.Non-NOI, but benefit to you: partner with insurance agency to get referral kickbacks from your tenant base for renter insurance.  
Mark Douglas Too much Real Estate? What Else is There?
29 November 2016 | 10 replies
Personally, my husband and I do hair and houses.  
Corey Beckwith Hubzu
27 August 2015 | 3 replies
I am currently going throught the exact same situation.... original closing date was July 31 then pushed back to last friday the 14th now this whole week back and forth trying to get final Deed, HUD and POA signed to close we are waiting and pulling our hair out.!! 
Tony M Vending Machines
10 September 2024 | 1 reply
Laundry Machine soap, Dryer sheets, Bar of Soap, Shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
Julie Beall Should we rent to a hair salon?
24 September 2019 | 4 replies
@Julie Beall I have not rented to a hair salon, but I bought a building that had a hair salon in it.
Drew Friestedt Got another one today!!!
8 December 2011 | 8 replies
And these returns do NOT add back commissions - they are net of commissions, carry, etc..We expect this new one to be even better.It has hair - defendant represented by a chop shop law firm, so they will extort us - but we planned for it.
Andy Osei New investor looking for help
3 August 2016 | 2 replies
@Andy welcome to BP you are going down the correct path my friend what I would suggest is that you go to at least 1 meetup a week and befriend an investor you can find the real deal makers in the back with grey hair start up a simple conversation and explain to them your goals and what you want to do help make them more successful and in turn you unlock the door to FREE Knowledge just keep at and be persistent man you will someone because older investors always like helping younger ones.