All Forum Posts by: Paul Donoghue

Frank I would go to small claims fill out the paper work and provide his last know address. When you win the small claims court case you can go to the P.O and show them the case number and they will provide his forwarding address if he used one.

Rule of thumb, start the 14 day notice to evict when a tenant they are 3 - 5 days late paying rent. The process doesn't cost you and you can stop it when you want.

Hi Sean,

I agree with Craig.
A lot of info with in BP and books.
I would reach out and ask for a mentor.

all the best.

I would keep the price the same as the local laundry mat. Tenant saves time by using yours verse driving the the street and hanging around. If the local laundry mat goes up you should adjust accordingly.

Hi Sean,

Please keep me posted on your progress.
All the best.

Ann-

Thank you for your reply. Paul

Hi Justin,

You are correct. Thanks for the response.

Anyone heard about Ocean City Development in Wakefield MA? They buy and flip properties in Ma. They are looking for real estate investors to loan funds for their real estate projects. Just wondering if anyone invested with them.

Hi Frank,

The rents I quoted were section 8,and should be similar to the open rental market. You have to comply with section 8 annual inspection. Yes some of my properties are with section 8 and I am receiving good rents and on time most of the time.

I use to send the US post office a standard form showing I had and individual under court order to pay up and the US PO would provide me their present address.

How do you plan to collect if you do not have his current address?

The housing market is heating up. Interest rates are low and the supply of RE is low.

Hi Frank,

Section 8 (CTI) has a website to list your vacancies.
You can advertise on Craigslist as well. I usually ask my tenants for a 60 day notice if they want to leave. This allows me time to show the property and reduces cash out of pocket.

Hi Frank,

Did you go through the housing court to evict him?
If not, you have to go through small claims (Herd St Lowell MA).
Do you know where he presently resides?
Do you have a rental application with his signature?
Google AAA constable in Lowell to ask questions. They are pretty good and they do not charge.