Carolyn Keller
Moved in w no pet now want dog
Oh lord another clammity by my pm. Tenant moved in. I was told they had no pets. now a week later they are asking the rules for getting a dog. Now I did say in the ad pets allowed for extra fee etc. But the signed lea...
Wesley Sherow
Self-Managing as an Owner; A Secret Agent's Advice
Bigger Pockets Community,I wanted to share a bit of advice I got a while back that's common knowledge for some, but a good tip for others just starting out. When you purchase your first investment properties and you d...
Drew Bledsoe
Seller failed to disclose
I recently bought a condo with the intention to rent out but after closing we found out that the HOA doesn’t allow rentals. Our realtor knew our intention to rent it out and said we’d be able to. Is there any action I...
Kristina Modares
Avoiding Tenant Issues in Texas
I'll be closing on a duplex in October and need the tenants to move out (30 days) to make some renovations. I wanted to send a letter the day of closing to start the 30 days. What is the legal way of doing this in Tex...
Heather Schmidtknecht
4-bedroom rented to four single parties?
I have a 4-bedroom, 1-bath (downstairs unit in a duplex) that I am currently advertising for new tenants. Usually if have a group of four roommates or a family… but on this round of advertising, I have had several in...
Amy Bates
Documentation to Provide to Tenant
I will be self-managing my own property starting in the new year. I've seen articles for documentation to retain as a landlord, but I want to ensure I provide my tenants will all needed documentation as well. My hop...
Dave Lin
The best way to collect application fee
During my house showing, I find that most people prefer taking the application form back home to fill out. Usually, they can scan and email me the form in one or two days. However, I may have to meet an applicant agai...
Betsey Thompson
Vacation Renatls Advertising platforms
Hi, brand new here. I have 2 Cape Cod vacation rentals. One sleeps 20 in Chatham, and the other sleeps 18 in Harwich Port. In the past we used VRBO and HomeAway for the Chatham property when they were advertising ...
Joshua Dorkin
Ok, You've Signed Up for BiggerPockets.com . . . Now What?
New members constantly ask me how to get started here on the site, so we put together a post that hopefully, spells it out:
How to Get Started on BiggerPockets.com
Jaago Viitkin
Real Estate Commission While Agent Selling His Own Home
Hey,I am an agent and I am selling my own property. I am thinking to offer 3% to buyer's agent, but mark 0% to listing agent in Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement. I am working in a bigger real estate office an...