Shari Posey
Didn't do pre-move out inspection & tenant wants to sue!
As first-time landlords in California, when our "nice" tenant moved out, we didn't think to give a pre-move out inspection. We didn't know we were supposed to. On the morning the tenant moved out, the property was lef...
Timothy G.
Rental rules about excessive cooking with oils and grease
I have looked at many properties where the tenants cook with oils and grease. I have passed many of these properties up because of the smell, the cost of cleaning walls and cabinetry and the damage that has occurred ...
Rolanda Eldridge
Referrals accelerate the process
Asking for referrals in RE accelerates the process and helps grow your portfolio.
Recently I needed rooms of carpet cleaned. Usually I call the big boys at Stanley Steemer, but another investor recommended a small c...
Terry Drake
Journey through the next (Lonnie) deal..
Before I did my first deal, I spent time on BP searching for people like me going through their first dealings in this business. I found many who started sharing their adventure but when it started to get good, the t...
Nathan Draughn
Pets ... exceptions, deposits, rent
I listed my first property over the weekend, a 1700 sqft house with a fenced yard. i have it listed as no pets, as i am concerned about the potential for damage. I know that most renters now have a pet, and with a yar...
Tyler Flagg
Flipping a cat infested property
Hey everyone,I walked through a pretty run-down house the other day that was completely infested with cats. It looked like something out of the TV show "Hoarders." The (formerly) nice wooden floors were soaked with ca...
Erik Myrold
2023-2024 Rehab cost price per square foot by scope/size of project
Hello, Would love to have a few GC's or REI's chime in on current cost estimates for Rehabbing Rental properties SFH, 2-4 flat in class C+ to B+ neighborhoods? Here are some starting numbers I have come up with.What ...
Terri Lewis
Marketing my first property
I have our first property under contract. After 12 days trying to move it, nothing significant has transpired. I am wondering if it is the marketing I lack, or the area. I feel it is a great deal but I have only h...
John Marland
Help! anyone have a good Move out checklist?
Tenants are moving out in a few days and I would really like to give them a checklist of items to clean and go through before handing the keys over. Would any of you be willing to share one of yours?
Ryan Vernich
Knoxville Turnover Team
Hello friends, I’m looking for a company/team in Knoxville that you would recommend for quick turnovers for a SFH rental (clean, paint, minor repairs, new carpet, etc). Much thanks!