Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 9 years ago,

User Stats

13
Posts
5
Votes
Steven Satterlee
  • Meridian, ID
5
Votes |
13
Posts

New Tenant wants new carpet

Steven Satterlee
  • Meridian, ID
Posted

I have a new tenant that moves in today.  He just moved to the area and signed the lease without physically seeing the property however we used FaceTime to walk him through the property prior to lease signing.  During the FaceTime he mentioned the carpets looked like they needed replaced.  I mentioned we could get them re-cleaned or ask the owner about replacement, however in an also the owner.  

This is my first rental property and my first attempt at property management.  

The carpets are in poor shape and should be replaced soon.   Technically my contract is with the Army Corps of Engineers since the tenant is in the military. There's a good chance he will be in the home for the next three years since he is temporarily assigned here for three years. I feel like if I get the carpets traded out for him it'll increase the chances of him staying for all three years. Otherwise technically our lease is only for one year.   Additionally I feel like because he is a government employee and specifically in the military,  he will be a good quality renter. 

 He does not fit the bill of the other tenants that I interviewed in the process and I feel very comfortable with him as a tenant. All that aside I would love to hear any feedback or advice from experience landlords. Thanks so much for your time!

Steve

Loading replies...