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Christina Dunn Can landlords do periodic background checks on long term tenants?
24 October 2016 | 6 replies

This question is solely out of curiosity. Let's say I have a tenant for many years who is suddenly being inconsistent with rent payments, or an adult member of the household becomes suspicious, e.g., complaints are re...

Jason V. Best Books of 2016 List
29 December 2016 | 5 replies

I'm starting in on the task of Christmas shopping, and looking for good books for one family member. On the Washington Post 'Best Books of 2016' list, I stumbled across this gem:'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Ame...

DAVID GAGE Fireplace and rentals!...... a bad mix?????
8 March 2012 | 13 replies

I bought a house at a really good price that has a fireplace in it. The fireplace has glass doors in front of it and there isn't any carpet close to it. I was wondering if there is anything special I should do. The la...

Sarah Stamper New applicant injury
16 October 2021 | 4 replies

I recently accepted an application for renters moving in, end of this month. They have not signed the lease or paid the deposit yet. That was supposed to happen by the end of this week but I have not sent them the le...

Robert Sims Alabama Tax Certificate property rights
19 June 2019 | 12 replies

Bought a Tax Lien Certificate in Alabama a few months ago. The vacant lot is in a subdivision in Hueytown. Last week I got a Weed Notice. I have someone there looking at getting it mowed as I live in Texas. Today I s...

Oliver Ham Does landlord pay for bills or tenant (gas, electric, water, garb
28 August 2019 | 11 replies

I will be house hacking at University in Canada and wanted to know if I should pay for all the bills( gas, electric, water, garbage) or have them pay some other way. The tenants will be people I pick and would be frie...

Mikaeel Abdulwakil Property with owner deceased for 2yrs, kids don’t want
8 August 2019 | 5 replies

I found a property while driving for dollars, I’m in Northeastern FL. Property is in terrible disarray. Skip traces the owner he has been dead for 2 years. Contacted his children, they want nothing to do with property...

Nick Connor Land Donation
29 October 2009 | 3 replies

Has anyone ever donated land to a charitable organization before via 501(c)(3)? I recently bought a piece of property that is located behind my rental property for 8K with the idea of possible building a four plex on...

Matthew B. Handling Inquiries & Phone Calls from Potential Tenants
9 April 2015 | 7 replies

As a landlord, I dread the periods of time when I have a vacant unit to fill. Not because of the money or time involved, but because I know I'll have to post my phone number on Postlets.com and Craigslist and wait for...

Galit Garsiel How to deal with contractors/know the right prices and makeovers?
19 November 2022 | 6 replies

Contractors will suggest the most expensive makeovers. How do you know which are necessary and which aren't? How do you know if you can get a cheaper window frame or cheaper floors, or if the money you spend on the wi...