All Forum Posts by: Rachel Pivonka

@Kim Meredith Hampton We bought the place in January, plumbing worked great then. We updated it and she moved in 3 months later. 

I feel like I shouldn't have to pay for hotel. Those roots probably didn't grow in three months, the house was built in 1930 so the tampons have to have been recent. Right?

Thanks @Kaycee Miller! I appreciate the advice, that makes sense.

I need some advice. Do I foot the bill? Do I bill tenant for the cost or half the cost? Here is what happened...

I send out a 24/7 plumber on from a large reputable company on Friday after tenant calls. I reminded my tenant that if the problem is caused by a clog it is her expense. Plumber says he thinks it is a problem where the sewer line is out in the yard from a collapsed cast iron pipe. Project managers goes out with plumber to confirm and write  an estimate. To replace the cast iron pipes in the yard is about $1300. 

Turns out they were wrong. After replacing pipes in yard still its still clogged. I'm not happy. Today (Tuesday) they found where the clog was under the house but they had to dig the section of pipe up. When they cut the pipe open they found some roots and 8 tampons. Aside from dealing with the plumbing company who wasn't detailed enough when diagnosing the problem and did work that didn't need to be done what should I have the tenant pay for? The plumber mentioned something to her about tampons at some point and she said she hadn't flushed any.

Before I found out about her tampons I said I would compensate her and she asked for help with the hotel bills because she couldn't stay with family. Today she said her hotel bills are more than $900 which seems high to me for 4 or 5 nights. 

What would you do? My house rules specifically say not to flush tampons. She has been renting there for 3 months. She has a co-signer as well on the lease. Thanks!!

This is a great question @Account Closed. I am in the same situation and looking for that answer too!

Thanks @Max T.. That is a great tip and that is what we did! The father made 30 times the monthly rent haha, got the paystub to prove it too. Thanks @JD Martin and @Peter Tverdov too for the advice!

Should I require a young potential tenant to have both her parents as cosigners, they are married to each other, and checked both their credit scores? Or is it OK to just have just one of them as a cosigner and check one of their credit scores? They are going to help her a little with rent, she is a recent grad.

Input needed!! We are closing tomorrow on an occupied town house we purchased through auction.com. We have not had any contact with the occupant but based on research believe it to be the previous owner that was foreclosed on. We are planning to offer cash for keys. We are thinking 7 days to get out for $600. My questions is any advice or tips on how to handle the situation? This is the first time we have had to do anything like this. I have read past posts and already picked up a couple tips such as check their drivers license to make sure they are not giving a fake name. Any others? Do I give him something in writing and have him sign it tomorrow or wait and do that on the move out day? Thanks for your input!! This is our 4th property.

Anyone have vacation rentals around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Knoxville TN? We currently have 3 long term rentals in Knoxville but are interested in short term vacation rentals. Would love to have someone to ask a few questions to that has experience in the market here such as how many nights per year yours are rented, how to effectively manage, etc. Thank you!!

@Thomas S. 611 was his transunion score. He says his experian score is 642 he just checked it and has the report. Should I take that into consideration since it is higher than the transunion?

@Thomas S. Credit score is 611