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Crysta Webb Curious peoples thoughts on Detroit, MI for an IP?
21 February 2022 | 4 replies
Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!
Juan Aguirre FHA LOAN PAINT CHIPPING STOPPING ME FROM CLOSING
14 February 2022 | 2 replies
Thanks Mat, I was called out on interior and exterior.
Ryan Tessier Dilemma; Prospective Tenant with a Bad History
14 March 2022 | 9 replies
@Mat O'Grady Yes they are, and if I move forward I'd plan on verifying all income and screening anyone I haven't already.Thank you all for the great responses.
Patrick McGrath New to the game, Looking for advice
15 March 2022 | 7 replies
Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!
Jacob Souers Tenant will not let me put down poison for rats
30 March 2022 | 9 replies
Tell your tenants the have to provide access or you will charge them for any damages caused by delay.By the way, mouse/rat problems are often tied to poor housekeeping.
Al Caan Short term rental in Orlando
26 March 2022 | 6 replies
Disney and Universal studios are growing and Orlando is recognized around the globe, no matter what language you speak, eveyone knows the mouse!
Jeffrey Suarez Orange County Homes- How much are people bidding over ask price?
12 April 2022 | 5 replies
Condition doesn't really matter. 4 years lived in a 2/1 la habra slumlord special from the 1920s with a mickey mouse illegal add on +1 bedroom.
David Torreggiani Mice!! Has anyone dealt with it in a BRRRR?
1 April 2022 | 1 reply
There were still gaps where a tiny mouse could slip between the bottom siding panel. 
Dave Rav Input requested - Laundromat deal
13 April 2022 | 1 reply
I don’t know much about the ladder mat business myself but love going over business financials to discuss the risk and such.
Brianna Tardi Laundry washing machine, to replace or not?
12 April 2022 | 8 replies
The motor is out in our rental washing machine, to save us the back and forth we are leaning towards replacing the entire unit but in the mean time do leave it up to our tenant to figure out how to wash her clothes, do we reimburse her for money spent at laundry mat?