All Forum Posts by: Marty Bauer

@Patricia Steiner great point. Thanks!

@Jill F. Thank you!

I have one tenant in a duplex who complains about the other tenant smoking in the house. The first tenant says their stuff smells like cigarettes all the time as a result (they live above the suspected smokers).

The smoker denies they smoke in or around the house, but I’ve seen the cigarettes around the house and have reason to believe the complaint.

The lease clearly says no smoking allowed in the house or within 30 ft of the structure. I’ve also reminded everyone multiple times about the no smoking rules.

Have you dealt with this kind of issue before?

How did or would you handle?

Thanks!

@Tyler D'Alessandrojust put it in their name and make sure they pay it. That's the easiest and most common path for SFR. If you have an issue you can always change course later. But since it's your first property I'd recommend keeping it simple. Good luck!

@Alan Davidson I’d be happy to share my letter I’ve used as well as the lessons I learned about it. DM me and I’ll send you the link. Cheers!

@Andy Basler could offer them to pay you via CashApp to double your weekly payout.

If all of them are on Venmo, a portion are likely to be on CashApp too. Same free service, different company.

@Marcel Hudson Great problem to have! Sounds like the best person to ask is the lender you’d want to work with on one or more of the deals. Their job is to make the financing work for you. While they won’t know the best investment to make, they should be able to help guide you through the financing options available for you. And thanks for your service :)

@Colleen Prescott Hey Colleen - you can do it. I live in the Bay Area and have property out of state. It’s not always easy but it’s rewarding and worth it. Would be happy to connect to share my experience and hear about yours - thanks!

@George Moehlenhoff this sounds like a solid plan :)

@Justin Hutchins I did this and it ended bad. HavIng been there I would be happy to chat more about what happened and what I’d do different If I ever dId It again. I have no plans to do again anytime soon but I can see how it could work for some situations.