All Forum Posts by: Daniel Windingstad

Hello all, I own only 3 units and my wife and I are looking to move into a SF home. Currently in a duplex.  Looking for experienced investor-agents who have done more deals than us, and have a  proven track record for investing. Must know local market well, and be familiar with local ordinances. 

I've been hearing a lot about rental prices dropping in many cities. For those who are more experienced, do you see this as a common trend? Will they go back up? I just purchased a property recently with fairly tight margins, (my current house hack) and want to know if I made a mistake because I am relying on current market rent prices for it to be profitable. Thanks on advance! 

Thanks, Kim! 

I do not have an attorney. I know one, but her rates are beyond affordable for me at the moment. 

Hey guys... I am starting mt first ever eviction process, unfortunately, as my tenant is refusing to cooperate in paying rent. Sadly they have never been up to date in rent since day 1 and it's been 2 months. I learned a LOT here about vetting/etc. So please know that I understand my mistakes. I'm curious about what i can expect going through this process? My eviction complaint has been accepted as of Friday, and I have a written lease and documentation of lack of payment. As well as evidence of a continued effort to be flexible and accommodating (probably too much so). Has anyone here done an eviction in mn and have any tips for me? It's a duplex that I live in with my wife which makes it even more unfortunate...

Thank you! If any minnesotans want to grab coffee, I'm down! I want to connect more with investors. Small residential, as well as commercial residential! I'm reading about commercial res. Right now!

 That seems to be the easier method. How reliable is that Company?

 Yes, I think that makes sense. Any good collection agencies you recommend? What to they charge? I feel that at this point, it is more about the principle 

 Thank you! I think I learned a valuable lesson with this tenant!

Hello! 

This is my first time posting here, and first time going through a lawsuit! 

So... my roommate/tenant left before his lease was up (it was signed and agreed upon) and stopped paying rent. He left the place very messy and it took a lot of effort to get his stuff out and for him to pick up, which also made it difficult to find a new roommate. 

I took him to conciliation court and won by default, but the court said they don't garnish his wages, or do anything to help me collect... and he still refuses to pay. I believe there is an option to issue a "judgement" and I have no idea how to do that yet (gotta do some research!) Does anyone know what I can do? Maybe go to a collection agency? What have people done in the past? 

Thank you! :)