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Results (3,283+)
Ben Meddeb My first rental disaster
9 June 2015 | 78 replies
We only file a claim if our place burns down (knock on wood it hasn't happened yet) and I've had copper pipes stolen, tenant decided to spray paint granite counter tops and ceiling fans because he didn't like the color and we had to replace. 
Susan Pompea Want long-term renter & how to get new renter in day or two after last one leaves
9 July 2015 | 10 replies
Plus, your current tenants' stuff is at risk of being stolen, and you'll be on the hook. 
Isaac B. Tenant moving out and not letting me show the house
20 June 2020 | 30 replies
Tenants can easily claim that something was stolen when you showed the unit to a stranger.I also learned not to show a unit, even if it had been vacated, that wasn't ready yet. 
David Bowles New purchase, current tenant is not current on rent
24 April 2020 | 67 replies
They hired their electrician pal to put in a new electrical panel for about $1,000 on a weekend, calling it an emergency, when the only problem was that the tenant was trying to plug too many things in at a time.On and on, to the point that about $6,000 of reserve money was stolen over about a 3 month period of time. 
Natalie Cloutier Tenants being harassed by neighbors
27 April 2020 | 33 replies
I owned a property in MI that had timber stolen off of it but it happened before the purchase so it affected the seller more than me.
Chuck Gerchow Using Zillow to market your rental property Vs Craig's list
29 May 2016 | 6 replies
In addition, there are BIG problems with ads being stolen and reposted by scammers claiming to be the owners/landlords; this has frightened off a number of potential renters from this site.Zillow/Trulia/Hotpads will often have "automatic" responses ("I'd like to learn more about this property") from folks hitting computer buttons left and right. 
Bob Stevens Agree Or disagree and why.
4 January 2024 | 112 replies
Several PMs have big issues, such as squatters, evictions, constant turnover, tenants with guns, AC stolen multiple times in the same unit, and shootings.
Christian Clark The realities of C class neighborhoods
18 August 2022 | 18 replies
Doors kicked in, appliances stolen, HVACs in a padlocked fence.  
Luis Serrano I got my 1st virtual wholesale contract now what?😰
14 May 2022 | 198 replies
He then told me that I may not be at fault but I should not trust the title company as he think she is doing fraud and so the show continues - I came to find out that a broker she sent to the property took the key of the house so she says and that he made has stolen the seller from me.
Kevin B. Buying a lien to force foreclosure?
15 May 2018 | 14 replies
More than likely, there will be plumbing issues (stolen copper pipe, etc.) as well.The best course of action is to complain to the city.