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Hello all,
I just purchased my third rental property this year, a 3 bed 2 bath half duplex, and called my usual insurance company for another policy. They told me that they wouldn't insure me if I was going to rent t...
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Hey guys so I’m seeking a place to live with my roommates in a notoriously difficult housing market. There’s so few places out there and they get snatched up. I have a cat who has never caused property damage before a...
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Hi BP Family,
I have good tenants in a home that for some reason didn't notify me of a potential water leak until a week after it had been leaking. The tenant called and said no hot water for early morning shower, s...
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I am exploring different investment options and wanted to hear people's experience with investing in 30k properties. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time!
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Background - there are a couple companies out there who provide special insurance for no security deposit. One is called "Zero Deposit" based in Europe, another is Rhino. In essence, tenants don't pay a security dep...
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As a small landlord, had some issues in the past with renters defaulting. Is this a pain point for others as well? Getting some data points, as I am exploring the possibility of starting my own insurance company to pr...
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I am preparing to go to small claims court on Wednesday for a dispute with my landlord. I moved out of an apartment after 6 years on September 15, 2018. My security deposit was $1150 ($800 regular and $350 pet). In my...
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I’m under contract on a 4 plex in a town that gets hit with hurricanes from time to time. Anyone have any suggestions on how much home owners insurance I should carry. I am borrowing from a bank, and will carry a m...
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Hi everyone. I recently acquired a duplex. On one side, one of the tenants that has been there for many years has slowly filled up his living room, one of the bedrooms, the basement and the ENTIRE garage with stuff. I...
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I would love to have some helpful advise for new landlords!