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Leon Lee What is your smoking policy for STRs in Cities
10 November 2024 | 12 replies

Hi, BPers,

I’m curious about how you handle weed smoking in your STRs. It seems like almost every young guest in my units ends up smoking weed inside the house. They’re getting smarter about it too—trying to clean ...

Lajerias Barnes fire
14 June 2016 | 10 replies

hello, I just received an text message from my landlord stating i have to pay the deductible, due to when my kitchen caught on fire when i was frying french fries, it was't major damages, only to the stove and microwa...

Hannah Torrey landlord's illegal entry now wants to evict me
5 May 2008 | 37 replies

My landlord entered my apartment illegally (did not give me 24 hour notice) and found out that I had broken the lease by having a pet, which is forbidden int he lease. He has now geven me 30 days to move out and I don...

George Smith Prospective tenant says they only smoke off the property
4 August 2016 | 16 replies

Received an inquiry about my rental and they state that one member of the family doesnt smoke in the house. I told them that smoking on the property is not allowed. They said he doesnt smoke on the property. Im guessi...

Aisha M. Brainstorming how to keep water costs low
11 November 2019 | 17 replies

I have a duplex where the water is not separate. The tenant uses too much water via (doing laundry every single day) and doesn't want to foot the costs. Aside from many issues, I decided i'm not renewing her lease nex...

Andrea Tapp Sherwin Williams paint vs others?
5 July 2016 | 14 replies

Can anyone speak for the difference in paint quality and coverage between Sherwin Williams and Lowes or Home Depot paint?
This is for a rental.

Shaun Palmer Tenant Proofing - What do you do?
14 October 2016 | 13 replies

Hey BPer's

I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does to "tenant proof" their rentals?

I am in a blue collar, decent neighborhood (B class) if that helps.

Thanks in advance

Robert P. Mouse Problem - Call the Pros?
21 April 2024 | 9 replies

I was just alerted that one of my tenants saw a mouse in her kitchen. Immediately, I went and called a local pest control company to get a quote to take care of the issue. For $275, I will get three visits from them. ...

Angie B. How to Avoid Renting to Smokers
8 May 2014 | 8 replies

Turning over a property where a tenant smoked inside the last few months (once she decided she was going to move out). After taking out carpet, scrubbing the nicotine off of the bathroom ceiling and walls, and pai...

Heath Jones Lessons #1 from first year of self-managing our 20 rentals
3 March 2020 | 11 replies

My plan is to post a series of experiences with the hope they provide information that may help someone else as they start their real estate investing journey. Lesson #1 - Don’t Open the Fridge!!One of the first thing...