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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
I've found that replacing the capex up front in Cleveland creates way less headaches / maintenance requests over time.
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3 January 2025 | 18 replies
I get many requests for showings, but when I ask them to first confirm they qualify (3X income, etc.) they don’t respond.Listed 22 days.
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30 December 2024 | 8 replies
Here is my system that I have shared on the forums previously:It all starts with online ads, within which are several pre-screening questions I request be answered in their response to my ad.
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1 January 2025 | 4 replies
I just sent you a colleague request, and I look forward to connecting with you soon!
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2 January 2025 | 25 replies
No matter what you do I think you are going to have guests point out that something isn’t working which could lead to annoyance or requests for refunds or bad reviews.Plus, providing bottled water over the long term probably isn’t going to save you much money compared to paying a plumber to get the fridge connected.
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13 January 2025 | 12 replies
I’ve just sent you a connection request and will follow up with a PM shortly.
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4 January 2025 | 20 replies
.* Additional Charges: Jenny requested that I deposit on her checking account an additional $20-25k for her to purchase furniture, which I refused because I thought it was very strange, opting to give my card # instead.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.
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21 January 2025 | 35 replies
These are factored into the mix.In the future, I will suggest that you request a move-out report along with pictures and/or video on what needs to be taken care of.
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20 January 2025 | 57 replies
I have had previous requests for help with this situation, and that's the advice I consistently offer.
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31 December 2024 | 57 replies
They will have proof you requested the service, so as long as the charge is reasonable it should stand up in court if you tried to evict for nonpayment or something like that.