Brian Morris
Garbage around dumpster
On a 12 unit complex, we have a once-a-week, 8 yard dumpster track pickup. I've noticed it's almost always full when I visit the property, and bags are left lying outside of the dumpster. I spoke with the pickup com...
Elton Lika
I dont own a house.Should I look first to buy it for my self?
Hi all,I am just starting to learn about real estate and loving the idea so far.Me and my wife came to U.S.A 2 years ago with green cards (from Albania) and we settled in Philadelphia,PA.All the time we thinking to bu...
Igor Tomic
Ontario Landlord pretition
The Landlord and Tenant Board does not protect landlords in any form. Tenants are taking over the business and landlords have no options to run a business any longer. WE STRONGLY VALUE GOOD TENANTS! The bad tenants ar...
Charlie MacPherson
Has Zillow finally gone off the deep end?
I had to share this - I just couldn't resist! Zillow's "Zestimates" are legendary for their inaccuracy, but this one takes the cake!2900 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham MA. A mobile home, built in 1976 - 2 beds, 1 bath, 900 ...
Amie D.
Anyone flip vs buy/hold just due to personal preference?
Hi all, I've been more of a rehab then hold investor and own rental properties. I've hired property managers but not all have been good. I'm starting to think I'd prefer to flip properties, that way you don't have to ...
Jeremy M.
Discussion: Incentivizing property mgmt contracts - what works?
Does anyone care to share some ideas on incentivizing my contract with a property manager. I am admittedly fairly uneducated in dealing with PM's but from what I've picked up, it almost seems like they get paid more/b...
Anthony Wick
Another day, another no show
So, I’m hanging out at my duplex waiting for another prospective tenant that isn’t showing up for their appointment.
I prescreen, which cuts down drastically on no shows and people that do not meet the rental criter...
Ben G.
What's Your Take on Pet?
Good day, BP community!I am looking for your opinions, advice, horror stories, etc on renting to pet owners. I currently own a 4-unit multi-family with a "no pet" policy. Recently, I have had to turn away two perspect...
Ron Rohrssen
Viewing No Show - Big Frustration
Scheduling viewings on rental properties and not having a prospective applicant show up is a pretty big problem for me. In my latest round of rental turnovers I averaged over 50% NO SHOWs. Of 8 appointments I had sche...
Joe P.
Finding the First Deal
Hi all -- I'm just wondering how folks are finding their deals, whether they be a first purchase or ongoing.I'm struggling a bit with finding the right deal to snap on. I've made two low-ball offers which were (rightf...