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26 January 2025 | 14 replies
Get a dog there.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
Quote from @Josh Otero: Hi BP community, I know you've got some crazy tenant stories and I want to hear it.I'll go first:1) I was managing a 5 story apartment building and a dog fell off the 4th floor balcony because of the owner not paying attention.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
They knew a dog lived there when they rented it and they rented anyway, knowing they had allergies and chronic asthma they rented a home with carpet.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
I urgently need a landlord-friendly lawyer in Fulton County.
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2 February 2025 | 2 replies
We have done The Fizz Shop in Illinois, The Popcorn Shop, a dog kennel, and even a clothing store.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Add a Rental Security provision to receive stock options in Lazy Dogs LLC for any upside when it goes public!
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
I just didn't know where to put the service dog on the lease.
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Duarte MarquesPossibly but highly not recommendedFor those with no real estate experience or experience in taking on debt, it’s not easyTo do it also with little to no down payment or reserves in most occasions will end in disasterReminds me of when in high school a friend used to let his dog drive his car.
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30 January 2025 | 13 replies
Nights, weekends, holidays, etc.To keep this on-topic, though...DO figure out what's healthy for you to manage but remember it's a process where every experience teaches you good and bad (and be patient with that process).DON'T sweat the small stuff (damage/costs under $50, undisclosed dogs, etc.) but DO find a way to learn, prevent, put in better practices to maintain your sanity.
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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.