All Forum Posts by: Bruce Gaines

@Bill Brandt congrats on making lemonade from lemons. GREAT advice, thank you.

@Scott M. WOW!! This is why I reach out to the BP family for honest feedback. I can not download pictures at this time but the tenant is aloof and vague requiring several request for pictures and information plus pictures that leads me to believe the damage is his responsibility. I never thought to consider it would be my responsibility if an attempted break in occurred or someone backed into garage. Scott thanks for the feedback.

@Bill Brandt thanks for the advice, the tenant is nit picky a prior request was for something he damaged which required multiple inquiries to get to the truth and make him pay for damage. This appears to be a pattern with tenant vague repair request and when I request further follow up it seems like or is his responsibility.

I have a tenant who recently sent a repair request to my property management concerning the garage door not working. The tenant sent a general request (garage does not close). I requested further information tenant sent pictures and video of interior of garage. I requested pictures of exterior of garage. Based on the video and pictures which included cracks in the middle of garage door, tear/pry marks to the outside corner and the handle loose/separated from base I believe this is malicious damage. I told the PM tenant is responsible for repairs and provide date and pictures of repair. My concern is the PM countered in a follow-up email in essence contends the damage is normal wear and tear and now the PM wants to send a garage technician to evaluate and provide estimates. What does my BP people see as potential issues and any suggestions moving forward. Thanks for any response. Bruce G in California

@Austin Steed

Mr. Steed, thank you for taking time to respond to my message the information you is greatly appreciated. I will using the information soon Have to bring my credit score up from 691 and lower Debt by 20%

In the near future I want to refi my home that has a VA loan to a Conventional loan. I had been living in it for awhile and recently rented it out to live in girlfriends home. The goal is to live in a multi family home and use a VA loan to finance it. Any suggestions, advice or experience in the aforementioned? Your experience or advice would greatly be appreciated as I proceed in my endeavor to secure more doors.

@Tony Robinson Thanks so much for sharing your story. Very motivating.