Karen Johnson
Software for Maintenance Management
I am looking for recommendations for maintenance management. I don't need accounting, since I already use quickbooks. I have 32 sfr and have the opportunity to purchase a 38 unit apartment building. I need someth...
Kilter L.
Ways to advertise/promote property
Hi Utah Investors, I am ready to rent out my first investment property and I would love to learn from your experience. What's the most effective way for you to find good renters? I have posted the property on ksl, cra...
Srinivasan Metta
Tree Removal Services in Jacksonville
I got a report from property management that tree is infected in a rental property I own and needs to be removed. Property management screened three vendors and Estimate is at 3200. Does tree removal cost that much? I...
Ben M.
Should I allow pet in unit
Someone with a pet is interested in renting one of the units in my duplex in Texas City, TX. Is this a big issue or how could we make this work?
A pet deposit maybe, higher rent?
Pete Peterson
Your tips on doing a 3 - 4 month rental
I'm looking to lease my residential home (unfurnished or partially furnished) for 3 months. If they wish I would agree to offer them the option to extend to up to 4 months. Will rent for about 9K per month. I would be...
Riley Jordan
Tenant Applications and Pre-screening
What info do you put in the rental property advertisements to help with pre-screening? Do you state that they must provide proof of income 3 times the monthly rent, no convicted felons, no sex registered offenders, n...
Catherine Jacoby
New Landlord - where to list and screen?
Hi BP community! Newbie here. We are preparing to list our current home for rent and become landlords. This will be our first investment property. I'm a little overwhelmed on where to list and where to screen and the ...
Matt Doerr
Management Co, Downpayment, Landlord-Tenant Laws
A few questions for you seasoned investors:1) Would it be wise to use a management company starting out if estimated cash flow covers it? Or do management companies generally not "take" on 1-5 properties? 2) What are ...
Hemal Patel
Inconsistency in sq ft area b/w county tax and appraisal records
Hello experts,
We are under contract for a SFH that's posted as 2380 sq. ft. The tax documents recorded in the county also states this as 2380 sq ft. However, in the appraisal report, the appraiser, who went in perso...
Adam Beckstetdt
Screening commercial tenants
What are your best practices for screening commercial tenants? I have read the regular items like company P&Ls, bank records for the business and personal, business and personal tax returns, etc...Some of these so...