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For those of you that self manage large properties. Do any of you use private security companies to address parties? I have a 5bed property with a pool that from time to time people bring unauthorized guests but I add...
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Hello my fellow BP-ers, I'm an out-of-state landlord. I'm in Oregon with the property is in the bay area California. Tenants of one of the properties, will be vacating when lease expires (at the end of June). This...
Our tenants just moved out. The first floor is about 580 square feet, and the flooring is bamboo. Bamboo is a fairly soft flooring as far as wood floorings go, so to help prolong them, we do have a no pet policy. O...
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Can anyone recommend a security alarm system or a security camera system for rental properties?
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Hello,I have a property for rent and has few applicants that submitted the application and been approved, but they never paid for the reservation fee (security deposit). Is there any reason why they not paying to movi...
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What happens to the security deposit in this situation in state of Ohio
tenant lease ended Dec 2021 but tenant stayed on month to month. Landlord continues to receive portion of sec 8 rent for tenant but tenant does...
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Hello and thank you in advance for your help.
I have a long term rental that has been sitting for a bit. The property isn't the problem (new construction, out of state in TX) according to my PM. It has been suggested...
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Despite the pandemic, property investments continuously displayed resilience. Every natural being needs a home, so demand for housing remains rising. Property values can increase at exponential rates. Real estate prov...
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Hi everyone,I did something really stupid. I recently just bought our first duplex and living on one side. We just accepted an applicant and did the screening process. She signed the lease and I gave keys without the ...
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I normally require a security deposit equal to one month's rent plus $200, and I raise the rent annually by $25 per month. For tenants who stay year after year, the security deposit over time shrinks in relation to th...