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Jules Aton First Aid Kit in STR
15 May 2025 | 14 replies
Yes we have one.We bought a kit that has essential first aid supplies.We check it annually to see if we need to replace items that have used or expired.Sometime we just replace the whole kit if it needs it.
Samuel Coronado Welcome Packages for New Tenants
19 May 2025 | 10 replies
I've thought about a small tool kit with a small hammer and some little nails to get things hung up on the wall.
Andrew Chase Converting a carport to a garage - Profitable?
21 May 2025 | 4 replies
It's a big project - more than your typical DIY.
Terri P. Tax Inquiry: $12k to replace AC
23 May 2025 | 9 replies
With multiple rentals and W2 income, this is where tax planning gets powerful, especially if you qualify for real estate professional status or short-term rental exemptions.Sounds like it may be time to move from DIY to strategy.
Mason Vitalis Self-Management vs Professional Management: Which is better?
23 May 2025 | 6 replies
In a perfect world, owners would understand & appreciate the value of a good PMC.In reality, owners do NOT value the actual time it takes to properly manage a rental.Many DIY owners don't track their time spent on the rentals, thus thing everything "takes 5 minutes and costs $5"!
Kedric Naylor Second rental property stabilized!
22 May 2025 | 4 replies
You've just learned something that many DIY investors never learn - it's easy to get bids from companies that charge a lot as they have a sales team.FINDING the contractors that charge a lot less, but still do great work, is all word of mouth / networking.
Deborah Wodell DIY vs.
11 May 2025 | 12 replies

For those of you working on fix-and-flip projects, I’d love to hear your thoughts on managing the rehab process. Do you tackle most of the work yourself to save costs, or do you prefer hiring a general contractor to h...

Misael Herrera Granados LLC Formation Recommendations
15 May 2025 | 15 replies
While there are inexpensive DIY options out there, I recommend working with a local attorney to help you set up your LLC.
Orlando Scott Lease Guidance Question
23 May 2025 | 11 replies
I have a Lease/Addenda example where I help DIY landlords and I highlight stuff many landlords forget, but it’s irrelevant if you use a PM.PMs will have their own Lease and it’s doubtful you’d be able to get them to alter their stuff.
Garrett Adams Thinking of jumping into house-hacking for our first property
6 May 2025 | 21 replies
The 203(k) loan is a bit more strict with respect to DIY that you might think.