Andrew Oram
House Hacking in the Suburbs around Boston
Hi all,New member here and looking to get some advice/insights. I'm looking to house hack a duplex in the suburbs around Boston and I was wondering where people have been finding decent deals? Thanks,Andrew
Marty Summers
Taking over a duplex
Hi all,We will be purchasing our first duplex in a couple weeks and I need to know how you handle little stuff that have entered my mind. I know they say don't sweat the small stuff... so here we go.I know this may s...
Stephen Kasher
Vacancy Problems with Multi-Unit
Hi just wanted to get some input, not sure what can be done but doesn't hurt to ask . ..
I own a 60 Unit property in the DFW area. I am a newbie, so I made some of the usual mistakes, to be sure, but was not a comp...
Mischa Talokonnikoff
Paid off home, rentals and personal residence
Hi BP,Hopefully you can guide with the next steps, this is what I have going on. - I Own a home in south Florida (fort Myers) that is paid off. My mother lives in this house, and will for the rest of her life. The val...
Will Wu
Central A/C or Window A/C for low income rentals.
Hello, I have multiples rental 2/1 apartments Florida rented for low income tenants ($650). Most of them have central A/C but I found out that these are really pain in the neck and very expensive maintenance. The tena...
Matt Mainini
How to overcome emotionally difficult tenants?
I knew this would happen eventually, but I still don't know how to overcome it mentally. My goal is to grow my business (currently 3 rental properties) and work on systems and whatnot, yet I'm deeply troubled by one ...
Charlie Moore
Should I Charge MOVE IN FEE or TRADITIONAL SECURITY DEPOSIT. HELP
- Do you charge move in fees?- Do you ever run into issues with this?if you do not charge a move in fee..... Where Do you end up putting the security deposit? Bank???
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...
Lynette Johnson
Tenant went bad after I gave good reference.
Told tenant 60 days prior to lease end that I would not be renewing. I have family that I want to put in the apartment. Never had an issue with the tenant at that point. I bought the property eight months ago and inhe...
Ryan Reynebeau
Pet rent included in MLS rent amount
We recently had an offer accepted on a duplex. One side is rented and the other is vacant. The MLS showed a rent amount of $1000 for the rented side. We estimated the rent on the vacant side and made an offer based on...