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Aaron Hurst Evicted tenants got a lead paint test -- what to expect next?
17 May 2017 | 26 replies

Hi BP,I purchased an older (circa 1930) multi-unit building in Pennsylvania.  I inherited 3 sets of tenants under conditions that were concerning at the sale (i.e. no leases or rental history), but I understood that t...

Andy S. Service/ESA Animal in New Jersey
9 February 2024 | 18 replies

I came to realize that for service animals or ESAs the NJ/Federal law does not permit charging any deposit or rent. However putting my landlord hat on, I see this as a nuisance to a landlord. An animal is animal and i...

Julie S. Emotional Support Animal/Tenants
11 June 2021 | 57 replies

I just finished cleaning out a property that was damaged because of pets.  Now I put a stiff penalty in the lease for bringing unauthorized animals on or into the property.  Tenants signed lease Feb 1st.  Now, 6 weeks...

Logan Lum Understanding the Market
23 September 2022 | 11 replies

I'm trying to get my feet wet with wholesaling and I want to understand better the process of "analyzing deals", and "understanding the market". What exactly does this mean and how can I practice these things? Also, n...

Amber Layman Cost segregation study for short term rental
24 July 2022 | 20 replies

How much is reasonable to pay for a cost segregation study? I have one, 6 bedroom short term rental, that was established in 2021, in South Bend Indiana. I’m also working on a 4 bedroom that should be up and running i...

John Jackson Jr Take full years rent from unqualified tenant?
8 August 2021 | 51 replies

I have a prospective tenant that does not meet the criteria of 2x monthly income and a credit score of 650+. He said times were hard and he was out of work but has money saved. He offered to pay a years worth of rent ...

Logan Turner Who pays for painting materials?
7 January 2017 | 19 replies

Quick question for everyone. My contractor gave me labor quotes, and I am purchasing the material list for work to be completed. The painter has added items such as graco pump armor and gracO spray tips (for his paint...

Tim Ellis The Service Dog Dilemma
4 March 2019 | 27 replies

I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs.  Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level.  The Situation:   Our ...

Ethan Schultz Is it possible to qualify for an FHA loan while only being 18-19? Requirements?
27 September 2023 | 11 replies

In less than a year I'll be leaving for college and will be attending a school in Virginia Beach, VA. While I'm down there, during my first few years, I plan on house hacking at some point to begin my investing journe...

Christian Hutchinson Would you rent to
2 September 2016 | 16 replies

I have an applicant for an unit who has nontraditional employment. They are a stripper.  I have been able to verify they work at the place they say...Do i consider the application?Never dealt with this before...Sugges...