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Jon K. (Current) Tenants say the dumbest things, too...
12 July 2024 | 281 replies
He was looking at someone heaving garbage out of his car into the parking lot and starting to drive away.I walked over to his window and in a very stern voice asked him what the hell he thought he was doing.
Vincenzo Peter Manzella advice on tenant issue...
15 October 2024 | 3 replies
I have a tenant who I believe to be on some type of heavy drug like herion, or meth ...I recently inspected the property it was full of garbage everywhere some hording, it's just trashed. 
Edward Wylie Question for Fix and Flippers and Hoarder Homes
4 October 2024 | 17 replies
I also noticed hypodermic needles on a desk along with an immense amount of garbage spread throughout the house. 
Cindy Zhu How to properly clean a house after tenant left without cleaning
7 June 2024 | 8 replies
Leave them in the fridge until the night before garbage day and then double bag them and toss them in the trash. 
Billy Knox Why use a Real Estate Agent?
20 September 2024 | 73 replies
That's also the reality, arguably 50% of agents are just worthless garbage.
Bruce L. Best Strategy for Selling Property with Tenant
23 August 2013 | 3 replies
My experience was the tenants who were afraid they'd have to move were obviously sabotaging showings, leaving toilets unflushed, food in the sink, garbage can overflowing, etc., although for all I know, they really live like that and that's the reason the owner wants to sell in the first place.
Colt Clark gift baskets for first time tenants
23 September 2024 | 19 replies
NEW TENANT GIFTSHere's what we give new tenants.....Cleaning Bucket with Cleaning Supplies:white vinegar, baking soda, awesome degreaser, disinfectant wipes, carpet spot cleaner, magic eraser, all purpose cleaner, scrub sponge.Tote Bag with Useful Items and Tools:hand soap, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, toilet paper, toilet plunger, Zip-It (strip for clearing hair clogs from drains), plastic clothes hangers (6), shower curtain liner (good quality cloth one), laundry detergent, dish soap/dish detergent, cutting board, "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" kit, “Recycle” bag for collecting materials for recyling, magnet with our name and contact information, picture hangers.Refreshments In the Fridge (for move-in day): several bottles of water, healthy snacks, bottle of sparking cider with a welcome note attached.Larger items: Welcome mat, shoe tray.
Mark Miles When your Cleaners don’t go until 1 or 2 days after check out
8 October 2024 | 15 replies
I ask guests to take out their trash before they leave, and run the dishwasher, so there are no dirty dishes, food or garbage left out.
N/A N/A what is your BIGGEST FAILURE & BIGGEST lesson from REI?
17 June 2007 | 5 replies
I ended up with a true landlording experience...including, section 8 inherited tenant, not paying her portion, 4 kids, doesn't pay bills, no phone, gets garbage pickup turned of by not paying...puts garbage in shed until code enforcement finds it.