Amy W.
Should I renew a habitually late tenant that pays the late fee?
I currently manage 8 rental properties in Grand Rapids, MI and all of my tenants habitually pay on time except one. I've had her as a tenant for 9 months now and she has only paid on time twice. Her credit wasn't terr...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
Arnie Guida
Raising Rent On Long TIme, Trouble Free Tenant
In our 4 family, the tenant in #2 has been with us almost 4 years. Never a peep, always pays on time with a smile, pleasant, never asks for anything, no noise complaints, no plugged drains, plugged toilets, addresses ...
Matt Jones
What have you learned from COVID-19?
Anytime we face a challenge personally or as a society there are lessons to be learned from that challenge. COVID-19 has challenged different people in different ways and we will probably each have our own takeaways ...
Marc Dufour
Can I get my money back after tax deed auction?
I bought a land at a County tax deed auction. I did my due diligence and both the city zoning website and the zoning expert at the City said it is residential.
I won the auction....excited....and then another...
Jennifer Soelberg
Tenant Wants to Take Toilets that they installed
This may be a question for people specifically in Washington. One of our tenants was on a 2 year lease option with us but decided to back out before the 2 years was up. The tenant is claiming since he installed 2 new ...
Mindy Jensen
Automatically Eliminating Criminal Records? Not so fast, says HUD
Criminal record? For years, landlords have been able to automatically disqualify any tenant with a criminal record - as they were not a protected class under Fair Housing Laws. Recent recommendations from HUD are call...
Dawn Anastasi
Most dangerous neighborhoods in America
Just read an article on this and thought it would be interesting to share. 1. North and Northeast Auburn Gresham (Chicago IL)Zip code 606202. Washington Park (Chicago IL)Zip code 606373. Northeast of East Atherton an...
Cameron Strong
Wholesaling With Tenant Occupied Home
Is it a good idea to start my wholesale career off with a property that's currently occupied with tenants? Also how do I inspect the property to make a reasonable offer without interrupting the current renters? I have...
Georgui Kasaev
New member introduction. In Athens GA.
Hello to all I have been lurking on bigger pockets for about 5 months, but never thought I should post cause I am relatively new and don't have much to offer. As a wise man once said: "it's better to be thought of as ...