Colleen Sutherland
Introduction to the BP Community
4 November 2024 | 14 replies
To succeed in Cleveland's short-term rental market, research local regulations, analyze potential locations, find ideal properties, build a network, plan renovations, stay connected with BiggerPockets, focus on modern bathrooms, cozy outdoor spaces, and practical amenities.Good luck!
James McGovern
Best Practices in Avoiding Painful Buyers Agents
27 October 2024 | 23 replies
I no longer entertain buyers agents from Carbutti and Company due to a past bad experience with one of their agents. The scenario was that a buyers agent wanted to be an impediment to closing a transaction between on ...
Phil Shelton
When should I start the eviction process for a tenant with consistent late payments?
1 November 2024 | 7 replies
Some states allow an eviction for repeated violations of a rental agreement.It is also not a good practice to wait to long to raise rent to market rates.
Gregory Schwartz
Apartment policy not to provide rental history
1 November 2024 | 3 replies
And if so, this sounds like the most hypocritical practice, we require but don't provide rental verification.
Clay Hall
HELOC needs Quit Claim Deed??
2 November 2024 | 8 replies
Is that standard practice to have to do this, or am I missing a trick or a different loan type similar to a HELOC?
Garrett Brown
What are your top 3 up and coming markets for Short Term Rentals?
6 November 2024 | 42 replies
I should have clarified some of the things you pointed out though as that is common practice buying a STR anywhere to verify what permits you need and how to operate legally in the city.
Mark Ugarte
Landlord Best Practices When Renting House Next To Me
27 October 2024 | 7 replies
I have just bought my neighbors house and am renting out our old house next door. I’ve tried searching for people who have been neighbors to their tenant but haven’t seen anything yet.If you have experience in this I’...
Pete Schiebel
Is it common to require first and last month's rent for new tenants?
30 October 2024 | 12 replies
I absolutely collected first, last and security for my class-C rentals until NYS prohibited that practice back in 2019.Many tenants cannot manage their money properly, so this mitigates the issue of not being paid last month's rent when they need to move and the new landlord is receiving those funds they have allocated for their housing during the last month of their stay.This was also helpful to me to pre-screen who has their financial house in order and had saved for their moving costs as part of their planning.If I still could, I most definitely would - without exception.
David Cheng
What do you qualify as a proof of funds?
4 November 2024 | 34 replies
That approach seems like it would reduce the chance of deals falling through, and I can understand why it would be standard practice.
Ismael Ayala Jr.
Seller financing and wholesaling
30 October 2024 | 7 replies
It's a loaded question, so I'm okay with partial answers from you area of expertise as well.