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Results (3,171+)
Sean Tippens Unknowingly renting to illegal immigrants ......
7 October 2019 | 113 replies
When I meet with illegals they still have ID and I check criminal history by name and birthday.  
Melanie Stephens Seeking “Biggest Mistake/Lessons Learned” Stories for BP Magazine
5 August 2020 | 97 replies
I wanted to call the mother, send her flowers, something...but my lawyer insisted that I stay out of it to prevent any admission of guilt. 
Jeffrey Schratz Must haves for Midterm Rentals
7 August 2023 | 7 replies
Put dried flowers of the area in your rental. 3. make or buy a field guide of the local flora or fauna in the area.
Sylvia B. Hello, I'm a slumlord
30 May 2019 | 112 replies
Sure the place my parents rented was a, "I'll rent to you for $x but I'm not fixin' ****." kind of deal but it provided us with a centrally cooled 3/1.5 trailer to call home, a place to eat as family and a place full of fond memories (birthdays, Thanksgiving, etc...).  
Listiarso Wastuargo DO NOT INVEST IN CHICAGO
15 June 2023 | 12 replies
Here's a few things you can do to mitigate this from happening: Hire a house sitter (~100 per week)Ring alarm monitoring system (~20 per month, no internet required)Plant some flowers in the front (imply occupancy)Install dummy or real security cameras (some area even cellular based for live capture)Drill the exterior doors shut As far as theft/vandalism goes, make sure you are insured correctly with a builder's risk policy that covers it. 
Tony Thompson Suggestion For a New Forum: Dealmaking Failure Stories
25 November 2009 | 26 replies
got calls from neighbors about parties, kids peeing outside, cops were called...neighbors finally had enough and broke into the house, stealing the tenant's ipod, computer, and car...when i asked her to leave, she had no problems, knowing she trashed the place...however...daddy soon called demanding the deposit back...i don't think he knew what a partygirl his daughter was...the kicker was the next week she moved into an apartment complex and was kicked out for parties as well...long story short..apologized to neighbors and assured them i cared about their community..have a nice family in there now..it's nice driving by to check in and seeing them outside planting flowers or doing something good for the neighborhood!!
Brent Watson Brent Watson from Flower Mound (Dallas), Texas
5 March 2014 | 16 replies
Hey everyone,My name is Brent and I'm from Flower Mound, which is between Denton (where UNT is) and Dallas.
Josh Stack A "Hall Analysis" of Gastonia as a Market for Buy&Hold Rentals
4 May 2021 | 75 replies
“We’re not requiring people to have nice flowers in their front yard,” he said.