Vinod S.
Property management to handle only maintenance?
Does such an entity exist? I'm primarily looking for a management company to handle just maintenance requests. I can handle rent collection and finding a tenant, screening, etc. (at least for now, since I only have...
Mary Jay
Satin or Semi-gloss paint for rentals? Or what kind of paint do you recommend?
If semi gloss is easier to wash out than satin, then why don't they use semi gloss for the walls?What paint do you guys usually use?
Andrea Gillis
Tenant Screening Red Flag? Asking for advice and opinions
First some background: I am screening tenants to rent a room in a house I am living in.tl;dr: Seems that the applicant was rushing when filling out the application and had many errors in the application - not obvious ...
Robert Alexis
Househacking or Long Distance Investing?
Reaching out looking for advice and would love to hear from those who have also lived in a HCOL area and contemplated which of the two strategies to pursue, especially as a 1st time investor.Background: I live in Quee...
Susan H.
Holding Over Clause (Arkansas)
Updating my lease for new tenant (finally!). After the debacle with the last tenant (short version: wouldn't move, insisted we had an oral agreement; left behind thousands in damage) I need to add a "holding over" cla...
Paul Sandhu
Do you get your tenants bills at your STR?
Had a guy die that was staying at a place of mine over Thanksgiving weekend. Yesterday this bill was in the mailbox of the place he stayed. He died in the hospital, but they are still sending a bill for $15,000.00
Account Closed
Property MGMT - Using an Unlicensed Contractor to Open Door
Hello All, I'm considering starting a property management company with the goal to remove myself from as much of the "on-location" activity as possible. This will require a sophisticated software (electing to use Appf...
Kevin O'Brien
Property Management Question
Hello BP! I’m locating in Chicago, but looking to invest in the Normal, IL area. Does anyone have a recommendation for property management in that area? Also, what’s a normal rate? Flat fee or percentage based? Thank ...
Nicu Parente
Should I inherit a tenant of a mother in law suite?
Hello BP,I am looking at a property that has an attached mother in law suite with a separate entrance, kitchen, full bath and a 3 year tenant. It looks like this SFH was rented out as two separate units, the main flo...
Danny Johnson
Inexpensive Wow-Factor Ideas For Rehabbed Houses
Days on market for houses that we are selling have been higher than I would like for them to be. The rehabs are nice and we are staging them. We are typically selling within 3-6 months which really isn't that bad in...