Jerry Hazer
Fixed rate mortgage really fixed no matter what inflation?
With the recent inflation hike, I’ve been asking myself – will it be possible for banks to change the terms of existing fixed rate loans in the future if really high inflation hits (aka hyperinflation). I am question...
David Lewis
“Pandemic” and Vacation Rentals
Thought Experiment:1. AirBnB was founded in 2008 around the height of the Great Recession. In the past 12 years, the travel and leisure sectors of the economy have exploded. There have been various dips in the economy...
Peter Morrissey
Theft of Tenant's Package
I texted my tenant this weekend to do some repairs in the apt. He was away, and said go ahead, and asked if there was a package delivered, could I bring it in. It was in a padded envelope. I left it on the counter. He...
Account Closed
Rental Applicant Refuses to Provide Credit Bureau with his SS#
seriously now.. i thought i was being mutually discreet by NOT requiring the SS# directly on the application, nor even charging an application fee, for my own properties (as opposed to properties i PM for).but one of ...
Leah Cooper
Tax Liens and Short Sales
Hi all,I've been reading about tax liens and short sales. An article suggested that this was a good way to obtain property at a low price. However, most of the articles I'm finding are giving me a bit too much info, a...
Wave Taylor
Multi units brought at auction
There is an auction house in my area and they have a lot of small multi-units up for action. Anyone ever buy a property from an action? Does anyone have any insight on that process?
Samson Kay
How do I deal with smokers in a non smoking building.
I rented to some tenants in September that are chain smokers. Although I didn't personally ask if the tenants smoked as part of my screening process, my lease clearly says no-smoking in the units. And because of ho...
Andrew Syrios
Most Ridiculous Thing You've Seen as an Investor: With Pictures
As a real estate investor, I'm sure your experience is like mine in that you've seen some of the most ridiculous DIY nonsense ever installed to horrific and hilarious effect. I actually created a picture project to do...
Atul Mohlajee
Tub at rental property backing up, Tenant complaining. Gave her rental credit for 5 day rent
I have a rental townhouse where tub is backing up and the tenant complained. Plumber came in on Saturday tried to rod it through sink but it did not work. They will be back today since this is a bigger job and they ...
Richard Morency
Landlord not responding
hey guys i currently like in a rental property with a landlord, and there has been 2 damages to the property. One being the window curtain shade and the other being the toilet seat handle, its been almost a month...