Jason Bilbrey
How to deal with tenants who have done more damage than deposit
I just purchased a duplex with some tenants in one half that have been there for approximately 5 years. During the walkthrough, it's clear they have damaged all the carpet even though it was new when they moved in. Th...
Account Closed
What do you do with slobs?
So we got a new set of tenants, did the background check, credit check, everything came back OK. We popped over after 4 weeks to deal with an issue and I could not believe it. Now mind you, these are younger tenants, ...
Sam Leon
Pest control delineation of responsibility
Need some advice here on pest control.This is the third time in two years that I have to pay a professional pest control company to come treat and bait for roaches, specifically German roaches.Last time the tech told ...
Gursimran Singh
First Property Purchased - House Hack... What's Next?
Hey BP, I've been a bit inactive but I am 21 years old and just got an offer accepted on a property in which I will live in one of the bedrooms and rent out the other two. I am going through the loan approval process ...
Caris Li
Is This Paint Job Acceptable?
Would love honest input on whether this paint job is acceptable. My husband and I own a duplex and have rented it out to 6 different tenants in the past 5 years and this is the first time we've had someone really ups...
Trevor Schmitt
STR cleaning fees
Hello BP crew!I am seeking opinions and advice from those who have some experience/knowledge with strategies around the cleaning fees charged for your STR. Currently, I have 4 STR listings on AirBnb... my occupancy is...
Stacey Davis
How Home Staging Creates an Emotional Response
How Home Staging Creates an Emotional ResponseEach home has a distinct ambiance. That sight, feeling, or scent - be it clean laundry, baked goods, or floral notes - evokes a specific emotion. From the lighting sources...
Andrew Duclos
Application before showing the unit?
Hi all!I’ll be renting out my first apartment soon and I’m interested in learning the best strategies of screening the applicants. Would you typically have the applicant submit an application before the showing or jus...
Brett Iwanowicz
Tenant/Roommate Safety
Hello Everyone,I have a scenario that I am not sure how to approach.I have a group of three individuals living together, the investors son picked the two roommates and I manage the home. One of the roommates has turne...
Cole Simpson
Biggest challenges with short term rental investing
Hey everyone, What are your biggest challenges with short-term rental investing?