All Forum Posts by: Brian Horwitz

Thanks for the comments! Sounds like my best option is to just pay for the repairs and move on. She has been a good section 8 tenant for the past 2 years before this. Hopefully it won't happen again.

Hi BP, 

Better weather is here so people are out and about! My tenant called me and told me that someone threw a brick at my rental property in Indiana and smashed a window. Its an older window so it will need to be replaced for about $300 M&L. Should I be eating the repair cost on this and or can I pass this on to the tenant? I'm pretty sure the brick thrower is someone she knows but I have no proof. 

Thanks

Brian

No HOA, The neighbors are renters. I will contact the owner but not sure what to say. I will look into a noise statute but an old area of South Bend, IN is not likely to have that. I can call code enforcement about the trash so thats not a major issue.

Hi BP,

I have a very nice rental house in a not so great neighborhood in Indiana that had a great tenant. The tenant (2 adults and 3 young kids) moved out because "they couldn't stand the neighbors". I found another great tenant (3 Adults, 1 newborn) and after a few months, they are complaining about the neighbor again. They both said the couple next door leaves trash all over their front yard and the biggest problem is loud music and yelling at 2,3,4 in the morning. The tenants don't want to call the cops due to retaliation fears. I don't know what to do but I don't want to lose another great tenant! Any ideas BP?

Thanks!

Brian

thanks for the comments, I was able to knock on the door and get things straightened out with the tenant. now just need to deal with the PMs fraud

I am in the process of going after this property manager. I sent a letter with no response so I filed a small claims suit. I do have all my tenants under my control, however I recommended the PM to my out of state friend so he purchased a property with her help and she has been managing it for years. He doesn't have a lease or any tenant contact info. Unfortunately he hasn't been able to get any rent out of the PM for months and she doesn't answer calls or texts. There is someone living in the house. I assume they are paying rent to the PM. How can my friend get the tenant to start paying him rent instead of the PM? The property is located in Indiana while the owner is in California. I am currently in Indiana. I can knock on the tenant's door but what do I say?

Hi everyone, I normally buy properties from a wholesaler but I am looking for an investor friendly agent who specializes in South Bend area. I am looking for someone who can identify good rental income properties. any suggestions? Thanks!

Thanks for the opinions! I let the tenant know that he needs to go somewhere else.

Thanks

Brian

Hello BPers!

I had a request from a tenant and I think I know what people will say but I will ask anyway. My Tenant at my home in Indiana has a brother, 30 years old, who is getting out of prison soon. She would like to have him temporarily live in my 3 bedroom 1 bath house. She said this is a safe place for him to get back on his feet. He has been in jail for 3 years. He was convicted of possession of meth twice. He was also convicted of some kind of sex crime 11 years ago as well so the house would be listed in the register if he lived there. I really like giving second chances and helping people get back on their feet (I hire ex cons in my other business with pretty good success) but I feel like there are so many bad things this could potentially bring on. Has anyone else had their tenant ask them for this?

Thanks

Brian

Thanks for your reply Brian. I will look into the door requirement here. What about apartments? They only have one door. I was thinking about a werner fire escape ladder I can install near a large window. Do you know who I would inquire with about the codes here in Indiana? Building department?