Logan McConnell
rental ads, pet deposit
Hi, I just listed my first home in Fort Collins for rent. Is having a one-time $300 non refundable pet fee sound like the norm in town? Do you vary the fee depending on how many dogs they have? Also, is it the norm...
Jennifer Gardner
tenant wants pet despite no pets policy - ESA letter
Hi all,I own a duplex in Long Beach where I rent the upper unit long term and the lower unit short term (airbnb). My upstairs tenants have been in since May 1. They are lovely girls in their 20s and one has a service ...
Ben Leybovich
Are You Depressed?
Real Estate is so freaking boring… and yet that’s all we talk about. Why – is it because this is all we are interested in?How about the meaning of life – would you engage in a conversation about the meaning of life? H...
Jen Bastian
Tampa Bay Bound
Hello BP! I'm a new real estate investor getting ready to relocate to the Tampa Bay area to flip houses with my husband. We've never been to the area so any suggestions or thoughts on up and coming neighborhoods that ...
David White
Credit Card Debt Options
I have credit card debt that I'm desperately trying to pay off. I have a full and part time job but, it still feels like I can't catch up. I was debating about giving a certain credit repair company (I would name it b...
Cedric Jenkins
Is it impossible to overcome a minor mold issue?
Hi, BP family. Quick question..We found a property being sold as is for 25k. However there’s a mold issue (not severe). Work needed is 8k.ARV is 63k. I believe I can leverage the fact that there’s mold to lower the as...
Michael J.
Is My Tenant Screening Criteria To High?
Good morning Bigger Pockets community.
I wanted to get your perspectives about my criteria's I am currently using trying to rent out a 3 bed row home in a "C" (blue collared) neighborhood. Every day for the past mon...
Donald Longo
i need advice/guidance..young professional trying to get into the landlord business
Hey everyone,
I am a 23 yr old young professional working in Healthcare. I want to try and get into being a landlord but buy properties up as i go. I want it to be something that i can someday retire fro...
Timothy W.
Oh Tim, you don't need to carry a gun....
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/jul/06/local/chi-landlord-dead-6jul06
Lawrence Moss
Health Care Reform Yes or No?
Should we refom health care? Do we leave thing the way they are? Do we pay $800 co-pay per month and then bail out banks? Are we listening to our president or do we disagree just to disagree? Please share how you feel.