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All Forum Posts by: Marci Stein

Marci Stein has started 206 posts and replied 927 times.

Post: Squatters pooping on my lawn

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

I’m sure they don’t mean harm and no harm should go to them so please don’t shoot them !   the suggestions above are very helpful and humane

Post: WREIN, Kelton Todd, Tresa Todd-Lugten

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

I don’t get why people would pay for an education when you could get it for free on bigger pockets. 

Post: Seller's Ex-wife is on title as Life Estate, is this a red flag?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

I am not an attorney but my feeling is this could be problematic . 
make sure you seek the advice of a lawyer . you should be the only one on the title

Post: Need help w/ Tenant problem - WWYD?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

Thank you everyone for your very wise responses!

I will have the drain cleaned and evict them and Move on . 

Post: Need help w/ Tenant problem - WWYD?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

JD- I had the entire Septic replaced four months before they moved in. 

Are you saying for me to pay for the declogging even though the lease clearly states it’s on them ?

the fact the pipes were working fine for two years is proof enough that there was no grease, isnt it?

Post: Need help w/ Tenant problem - WWYD?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

The septic co. 
said it would cost $350 to take the grease out from the lines . 

I do have it pumped every two years so I know they are responsible for the clog. 
it may take 3 to 4 months to evict them so I’m not sure what that would look like not having a toilet for 4 months.

Post: Need help w/ Tenant problem - WWYD?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

Family with 4 young children have been renting for two years . Last month I told them I am not renewing the lease (up in July 4 ) and they said they’re not moving ( no $) and I’ll have to evict them . 
yesterday they told me water is leaking from toilet to tub . 
today I had the septic pumped and was told even though it is now empty , there is a ton of grease in the lines and the plumbing still will not work . 


tenant denies putting any grease in the pipes .

Lease states he is responsible for any plumbing problems other than regular maintenance . 

The last pumping was two years ago right before he moved in and he clearly had a working septic tank for two years. 

I’m thinking if I do not fix it he will be forced to move but then the town might condemn my house and I have to pay for his relocation . 
I feel stuck - advise please?

Post: increasing rent for tenant

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

If the increase lines up with comparable rentals in your area , then what is your question?

Post: How soon should you change your listing agent?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

You may need to take more control of the listing if you are in a committed agreement for six months . 
make sure there is a sign put out front , and pretty landscaping . 

adjust the price accordingly . 
communicate with your realtor daily . 
find out what marketing strategy she is using.  best of luck!

Post: How soon should you change your listing agent?

Marci SteinPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • New York, NY
  • Posts 942
  • Votes 501

You may need to take more control of the listing if you are in a committed agreement for six months . 
make sure there is a sign put out front , and pretty landscaping . 

adjust the price accordingly . 
communicate with your realtor daily . 
find out what marketing strategy she is using.  best of luck!