All Forum Posts by: Donald Stevens Jr.

I'm dealing with a nightmare tenant! This tenant has been late with rent for the past several months (even later than my five day grace period). Rent was due on the 10th of this month and of course it was late. The following Sunday, which was the last day of the five day grace period, I got a text message asking me what the deal was with the mold in her closet. I called and drove over immediately to see what was going on and found two small places of mold in a closet that backed against the master bath. After investigating I found the moisture was coming from a HOLE in the tub ! Upon further investigation I found water underneath the tile in the neighboring bedroom. She claims she knew the hole was there but didn't think anything of it. I pulled all of the tile immediately and will soon have to replace the tub as well. I cleared the mold immediately. I'm scared to know what type of damage I will find on the floor beneath the tub. In the meantime what do I do about this tenant and unique situation? The rent still hasn't been paid 

Warren Helmer it's ridiculous! Potentially great deals ! Far better than what you will find on MLS. Glad I could help !

You could probably get more bang for your buck in surrounding areas. Like Flora, Camden, Benton Ms.

Dawn Platt check craigslist! Lots of investor deals in your area! I'm in Greenville Mississippi about 2 hours northwest of you!

Wendy Diaz thanks so much ! Great info

I'm a new investor, I currently have 3 doors. I'm looking for better ways to come across good deals. What are some advantages of being a licensed real estate agent ?

If everything is already there you virtually have no risk ! Take the chance! If it doesn't work at least it won't be very expensive. Just think of it as a learning experience and you are investing in your education lol ! Good luck sir !

Leasing mobile home lots is very common in our area (Greenville, Ms.). Try your hand in both and see what works ! Small mobile homes are inexpensive and if you buy them new you can finance long term to get a low monthly payment. You would need a septic system, power pole, and water for each lot. Here you have to have at least one acre for every mobile home. I'm sure your zoning laws are different.

Hello everyone! My name is Larry Stevens. I am 29 years old from Greenville, Ms. I own one single family rental and have recently bought my first duplex! I work full time as a maintenance manager for a local apartment complex and I also have my own property maintenance company that I run early mornings, late evenings and on weekends. Looking forward to learning from everyone and also helping in anyway I can!