Sean Walton
Neighbor is Behind on Dues and I want to Refinance
Hi All, my neighbor is quite behind on dues. Our reserve fund is in good shape but our operating account is very low. We are about to take them to small claims court to get the money owed but if I want to refinance b...
Catalino Rodriguez
How did you overcome information overload and get started??
Hi All,So I have been STUCK in an analysis paralysis stage for the last 2 years! I have the money, good credit and time (Retired Military so also access to VA loans if necessary ) to start investing in rental properti...
Paul Winka
UGLY BATHTUB: Bath Fitter, Miracle Method, or replace tub?
There are old discussion threads on this, but wanted a fresh perspective with a new thread.There is a dusty rose colored tub from the '60s that was painted white with a DIY kit; the paint is peeling away. I have dist...
Thomas O'Donnell
Which Maintenance and Repairs Should a Tenant be Responsible For?
How do you determine who is responsible for repairs/maintenance? Obviously if the furnace or AC goes out, or you have leaks coming from the roof or upstairs bathroom, it seems that it would be the landlord's responsib...
Jimmy Days
Damage to Rental Property Due to Unauthorized Pet
My former tenant skipped out on 2 months of rent. I filed an unlawful detainer against her (we are in the state of Virginia). She did not show up to court and the judge filed in my favor. She has not paid since the...
Marc-Antony F.
Coin operated washer and dryer
I was going to put a coin operated washer and dryer in my tenants unit. I pay the water and trash and tenant pays gas and electric. I was wonder if there was a potential problem with using their gas and electricity ...
Account Closed
Bad responses.. yellow letter absentee owners
ok guys had about 5-6 that called and said take me off your list and accused me of stalking I had about a 10% response rate but most are negative. I did the absentee owners wit 70- 100% equity so far and my letter is ...
Kenneth Coleman
Should i rent to Section 8 or not?
Is it better to rent to someone with a section 8 voucher or rent to someone without one? Rent would be the same for both.
Account Closed
LA apartment issue from a tenant, please advise
This is an issue from a tenant perspective, and I desperately need advice on how to move forward in this situation. I've moved into my first LA apartment in July and I've gave them a list of items that needed to be fi...
David Crutcher Jr.
Living tenant/thinking as a future landlord
Hello BP I have a friend whose renting a 3br/2 1/2 b apartment. 3 weeks ago a leaking pipe was discovered that was no fault of the tenant. A few days later someone came out, knocked out a few areas of drywall & al...