Heidi Kenefick
Requesting to book directly outside apps?
Someone messaged me a PDF on Vrbo with their email and phone number requesting to send a certified check for a three week reservation totaling nearly 4K. Is this unusual? Would you guys accept or just ask that they bo...
Ishmael Johnson
How should notices and late fees be handled regarding rent ?
My tenant has been late on rent since before Covid. She gets a portion of her rent from her church, not to mention it’s below market rate for her unit. She has a five day grace period from the 1st to the 5th. How shou...
Doug Keehler
Tenant cancelling lease early via a Certified letter.
My tenant on 1 side of a newly purchased duplex is cancelling her lease early (6 months). She sent me a certified letter stating that she will vacate the premises in 1 month. The letter also said that she will pay for...
Yiv L.
what to do if tenants do not acknowlege notices?
I think the following scenarios can happen:
1. When a notice is served in person (ie 5-day notice pay rent or quit, termination notice, ...), what can we do if the tenant refuses to sign and acknowledge?
2. If the not...
Lucas Amuchastegui
Tenant denies receipt of pay or quit notice
Hi there,I'm in Oregon and I sent my tenant a 72 hour notice 5 days ago via first class priority mail with tracking. In Oregon, you have to allow 3 extra days for mailed notices. Tenant now says she hasn't received th...
Tony Nguyen
Asbestos in rental
Hello,I have a peculiar situation here. I own a SFH that has been a rental for 16 years. When the tenant moved in, he bumped into some ductwork made of asbestos. This caused the material to come apart and he wanted...
Nicolas Falbo
Real Estate CPA
Hello all!Just starting investing in the Chicago land area and was wondering if anyone has a good CPA person on their team they can refer me to? Thanks for the help!
Sean Sullivan
Closing As Seller - Cashier's Check vs. Wire? And Other Questions
Hey folks - I'm selling a property that I own outright, and I have a couple of questions:1. Should I request the funds via a cashier's check or wire transfer? The seller is purchasing with private money/ cash.2. How d...
Account Closed
EFT/Echeck issues. Block tenant from tenant website?
Hey BP'ers, another "what to do" situation. Tried to search for similar forum post before posting but didn't come up with anything. When tenants make an EFT/Echeck payment Buildium/Forte apply a 3 day hold period and ...
Chad Green
DIY Asbestos abatement in Los Angeles?
Perhaps this isn't the best place to post this question. If anyone has any suggestion of a better place, please let me know!Bought an older house in Los Angeles (City), started doing some light demo, then thought it'...