Jj Horst
Is "Cash for Keys" ethical? Thoughts?
I'm curious on others thoughts. I attempted to do a "Cash for Keys" deal with a non-paying tenant. He ended up not following through so now he is being evicted, but going through that process did make me think about t...
Pam Smith
Our Airbnb was left a disaster...advice on what to do?
Hi everybody-I knew this would happen eventually, but this is our first instance of a guest leaving our place a mess. The rate is over $900/night and so we were crossing our fingers that perhaps it wouldn't happen so ...
Praveen Balaji
How much difference does repainting make in attracting renters?
I am close to purchasing my first SFH rental. The interiors are painted beige. The paint is fine - it just needs a little touch up here and there. My property manager took a tour of the house today and gave me a (low ...
Joel Florian
Looking to invest in Hawaii
Summary: I want to become a real estate investor in Hawaii. And I have a bunch of questions. Any advice is appreciated but specific answers preferred.1. Should I sell my $400k home in Alaska or try to rent it out?...
Taz Patel
My Tenants have complained of Mold and trying to sue me
Hello BiggPocket members,I have 2 bedroom rental in South Florida that rents for $850.month to an Old lady.See called me last week complaining about a mold smell in the property.I dispatched a Handyman that came back...
Anja Wright
NY Holdover Tenants Won't leave. I'm an owner occupying landlord.
Bought my house in upstate New York this year. The tenants in the other unit were served an eviction notice just days before Covid hitting. The marshals were supposed to arrive but their office closed right after th...
Amir M.
What were you before you started in investing?
I am really curious as to what kind of background most people were before they started working. For example, Were you in a high paying job? or did you owned a business? or were you just a college student like me who ...
J. Martin
Work/Life Balance & Staying Sane - Your Tips?
I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
Timothy W.
Oh Tim, you don't need to carry a gun....
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/jul/06/local/chi-landlord-dead-6jul06
Jay Hinrichs
Govmit shutdown affecting your section 8 payments ???
Never know what to believe. News this morning was talking about section 8 payments no being made and section 8 appealing to landlords not to evict .. I don't think many would evict over one missed payment given the si...