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I am purchasing a duplex as a first time landlord in northern NJ. I will be house hacking however the other unit will be vacant upon purchase. I would like to be prepared from the first day of purchase so here are my ...
Few Quick questions on how to screen tenants..
What is a good website for background checks and credit check.
Also how long does it usually take to get the information?
Thank you
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Attention!!!!
Landlords / rental property owners in affected areas of the Covid19 pandemic
The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available for rental property owners if your state has already made th...
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I am dealing with former low-income tenants who have a free lawyer. He was able to get the eviction dismissed because the pay or quit notices were sent to the tenants in one envelope, rather than separate envelopes ad...
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Hello all you smart BP people!I have a question for today: How do YOU view debt? Here are some sub-questions that you can pick and choose from to add to the conversation:--> What are your personal "rules" abou...
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Do you provide new shower curtains for your rentals During the make ready for a new tenant?
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So I live in Bend, Oregon and have been doing flipping and rehabbing up here, but getting properties to cashflow up here is really hard. I do have a rental house here that cashflows, along with one in San Antonio t...
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Has anyone done business with Memphis Invest? I got a link to them thru an email blast from Bigger Pockets, and they want my business, but I don't really know anything about them except they are a turnkey operation i...
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When would you suggest listing a house that I am doing a major remodel on? It's at the stage now where the shingles are on, the doors and windows are in, but many other elements such as electrical and such are not...
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I had a tenant's dog bite someone in their apartment. I said dog must leave immediately. What else should I do to protect myself as owner?