Jack B.
Tenant has unauthorized pets, but already moving out
TL;DR: do I charge them the non refundable pet fee of $400 in their final months rent or take it out of their deposit when they leave? They've been a problem tenant as of late...They rented from me for 3 years (yep, I...
Sophia Fong
House Hacking In Los Angeles
Hi everyone! I am a newbie real estate investor and I am currently on the search for a multifamily property (2-4 units) to buy. I currently have 40K saved to help place a downpayment and hope to finance the rest. M...
Marcin O.
Downstairs neighbor complaining about my 2 year old kid noise
2 months ago we moved in into 2 story apartment complex. We asked for first floor because of our toddler son, but realtor and leasing agent only offered us 2nd floor, and affirmed us that kids were not an issue.After ...
Kyle Perry
Legal Weed: To Allow or Not, that is the question
Do those of you that have rentals in states where weed is now legal allow your tenants to possess, use or even grow in your properties? Just curious as I am getting ready to invest in a weed friendly state and wanted ...
Heath Jones
Double security deposit in leu of poor credit score?
Just wanted to start a conversation about strategies for dealing with potential renters who have poor credit, a bankruptcy and several delinquent accounts. For example right now, I have a potential renter who is in he...
Brandon V.
Gave away Keys too Early and Made a Mess of Things
Wow did I make a huge mess of things and need some advice.Had a new tenant, filled out the application, paid the application fee passed the background check and everything was fine. Then went into the lease signing a...
Will F.
Advice for Auction buying in Los Angeles
I've been to the court house steps and witnessed Auction buying here in Los Angeles. So far it looks like you just show up with the cashiers check for the amount in full and make it out to the trustee. Is it as simpl...
Jaclyn B.
House Hacking Gone Horribly Wrong
Hello BP Community,I've been on the house hacking train for quite a while and for the most part it's worked out very well for me. However, I've recently discovered that the new housemates I have are terrible. They've ...
Christian Clark
The realities of C class neighborhoods
Out of state newbie here. Just wanted to get a gut check from the more experienced folks about the realties of owning small multifamily in C class neighborhoods.I have heard "C Class tenants do C class damage to your ...
William HooFatt
Evicting Tenant in Alexandria VA - Should I get an attorney?
I've already got:
- Signed lease
- Five Day notice to pay or quit delivered by the Sheriff
- Tenants Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement form signed by tenant acknowledging receipt of legal aid info.
- Re...