Erin O'Connor Smith
Getting the upper hand back
My lease with my new tenants states they need to provide proof of renters insurance within 30 days of moving in. I sent a gentle reminder that this was past due. I received a reply stating that it was buried in the le...
Brian Morgan
Tenant Moved out, left property behind
Tenant was issued 30 day Notice. After communicating with the tenant, I have learned that he has moved into a new apartment. Last months rent was paid upfront, nothing is owed.
Went to change the locks and found a f...
Shaun M.
The forums and podcasts never prepare you for this…..
Apart from a changed name, this is a true post. The incident happened last Friday night. The write up is divided into three sections. The story, The Aftermath, and The Lessons.---Bang, Bang, BANG! It’s midnight, my w...
Padma Mody
Insurance company is asking too many questions
I bought one SFH with my partner in our both name. Once we fix the house we change the name under our LLC name. So when we bought the house, we got the home insurance through Allstate and now they are not going to ins...
Martin Sterling
Bankruptcies and Notes
How do Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 effect a note you have purchased or about to purchase? What are the opportunities and procedures necessary to take advantage?Thanks in Advance
MONICA WATSON
Potential tenant has Realtor
I am trying to rent out my first buy and hold. I have someone that is interested and they had a realtor to contact me. The Realtors commission is half of the deposit amount and she stated she has detailed information,...
Chris Redford
Is it wise to not use a realtor to buy a property? How can I?
I am wanting to buy a multi-family property but not spend thousands of dollars on a realtor. How do I do it while also having a great contract that keeps me safe?
Jonathan Greene
Are real estate shows making it impossible to work with buyers?
I stopped working with on-market buyers last year because they were driving me insane. Is everyone feeling this all over the country? Buyers are watching too much Fixer Upper and think every house should be perfect, b...
Moises R.
My first tenant turnover. I'm a little confused.. Please help
My tenant will be leaving October 15. I have a family that wants to move in Nov 1st. The new family would like to see the property before they commit to it. And I would need to screen them.
Do I need to wait until t...
Jake Sablosky
Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...