Paula Steimel
Tenant changed the locks
So...my tenant has faithfully paid the rent and utilities. The lease is up April 1st, and the tenant asked to extend until May 1st. I had no problem with this. Background is that this tenant has always asked to have...
Clint G.
Easy locks to re-key yourself?
I'm trying to have to avoid paying a locksmith every time a tenant moves to re-key the locks. Which locks do you guys use that you can re-key easily yourself? Thanks!!
David Miller
Closing on property, cannot get keys
Hello,I am closing on my first rental unit on July 1st. This is an off market deal and we are using a real estate agent. The unit is currently rented, but will be delivered vacant. The issue I am having is that the...
Bill Dodge
List of excessive damages that can be deducted from deposit
My first tenant is moving out and it is not going smoothly.There seems to be a lot of excessive damage to the house and I want to know what is normally considered excessive damage.Is there a standard listing of typica...
Steven Thomas
What do you pay for ongoing maintenance?
Hi everyone! I'm doing some research for an upcoming venture, so I've got some questions for you pertaining to maintenance on buy and hold and cash flow properties. Understanding of course that some of the answers wil...
Constance Wong
Bought property in auction and tenant (if exists) not responding
Hi all,
I just bought a property in San Francisco through an auction. The previous landlord (a management company hired by the bank) has left eviction notices on the door. We've been trying to contact the tenant by ...
Kathia L.
SFR landlords how do you keep renters from ruining your properties?
Well I've been reading the horror stories from LL with troublesome tenants. How do SFR LL keep there houses from being a pharm lab and tenants trashing your homes? Thanks
Daniel Bartalits
Finishing up an eviction what next
Im in the final stages of an eviction. The constable came out to the property and removed the tenants. There personal items and furniture is still in the house. Now after a month of no returned phone calls I received ...
Rene Parkyn
Cash for Keys (CFK) in 2020. Anyone?
Hello,
I'm in CA. Has anyone used Cash for Keys recently? (i.e... 2020)
If so.. did you have the tenant sign any paperwork you prepared? How did you go about coaxing the tenant out of your property. How did it go? I...
Jason NA
One person walks out of property
Hi,
I have a weird situation with one of the rentals in Houston area. So, on the lease, there are three people (Mom/Daughter/Daughter's boyfriend). Apparently, daughter and her boyfriend, the relationship is not w...