Kristine O.
Which one do you do first?
Hello there. Do you tell the prospect tenants to fill out the application form first before scheduling a live tour? Or do you schedule a live tour then wait for the serious ones to fill up the application form?
Michael K Gallagher
Columbus OH City Council considers limiting Security deposit
Just a heads up to all those investors in Columbus OH, if you do not already know there is a measure going to city council that there was a community meeting on last night. The basics of the measure are as follows......
Shane Brown
New investor looking for advise on how much money to set aside
Hey guys,
I am a new investor from Vermont still trying to find my first deal. I am interested in buy and hold investing and found a property that might be a good deal if I can get the seller to drop down the price so...
Mike Austin
Inheriting long lease on lower rent
I just had my first ever offer accepted for a duplex that I planned to owner-occupy. I got a discount on the price because the property has been neglected and needs some rehab work. The property was listed on mls as h...
Aaron Wright
One -CF Rental, want to expand, thoughts..
Ok, here is the situation I am in right now:I have one rental property, which was a home that I lived in for 10 years, and was subsequently unable to sell. I have nearly 50% equity in the property, and 10 years until...
Brian Cornick
Tenants demanding appliances
I’ve had new tenants in an SFR on a 2 year lease for about 5 months now. When they moved in, I agreed to replace the oven, because it needed some serious cleaning and was about 25 years old. Two months later the dis...
Jeanie Crisp
Uncooperative tenants in Texas
I've had the same unmarried couple as tenants for 4 years now. They were good tenants at first. But the past couple of years whenever I go in to access repairs, I've noticed they are not clean people. The walls are na...
Tim Heizer
Convert my primary residence to rental? How to analyze?
New pro member here. We are under contract for our next primary residence - purchasing conventional and qualified with both new mtg pmt and current one. I have the cash for my new purchase 20% down plus some more in r...
Jessica Hood
Initial cost/Renovation cost/Cushion Ratio?
When considering your budget, is there any general rule of thumb for the percentage of money you spend to buy a property vs the percentage for renovations vs the excess left for cushion/emergencies? I will have a set...
Artur A.
Need guidance: Property manager transparency & high expenses on old property (1910)
Hi Everyone,
I'm facing two issues with my rental property and would appreciate your insights:
1)Property Manager Transparency: My property manager doesn't readily share details or invoices for expenses, instead ask...