David Codelli
What would you do with problem tenant
I've rented on 1996 SFH to the same tenant for seven years. She has always paid the rent on time, and I never get complaints from the neighbors, but she has not taken great care of the house. I know she has had adul...
Austin Bright
Common Criteria for Renters?
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to list for rent for the first time and am curious about your rental application criteria for tenants? This is what I'm thinking. But honestly, it seems like it might be too cumbersome? I'm...
Adriana Arnold
Ongoing eviction from hell in California
Hello All,
I am brand new to BiggerPockets and find it to be a great place comprised of helpful advice and expertise. I am a landlord of a single family home in California that has run my property as a charity rathe...
Jo Zhou
Update: An old couple in difficulty and cannot pay rent
Hi, guys, I am very appreciated that so many of you are there to give me advise and recommendations and express your thoughts, your feeling. I deeply appreciated there was a community like this exists, so we could sha...
David Huynh
Minnesota
Hey BP,I need some assistance from locals and others on a possible deal in Brooklyn Park, MN.First, I'd like to state what type of investor so you can better understand my background and goals. B&H multifamily in ...
Scott Menzie
Rent hacking: suggestions on negotiating sub let option in lease
Greetings to all my fellow BP members.I've decided I need to bootstrap myself into real estate investing, and the first step is likely to be rent hacking a single family house. One aspect I'm likely to face is negotia...
Lee Common
Couple of Ha Ha Jokes
Katie Couric, Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams and a tough old U.S. Marine Sergeant were captured by terrorists in Iraq.
The leader of the terrorists told them he'd grant each of them one last r...
Andrew F.
Why do people steal toilets out of foreclosures before they move out?
I find it fascinating that 90% of the bank owned homes i check out do not have toilets in them. Can anyone shed a bit of light on this for me please?
Bill Gulley
WHO OR WHAT IS A REAL ESTATE "INVESTOR" ???
What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...
Bill Flannagan
Tenant Smoking Marijuana
I believe that my tenant is smoking pot in the house. I am renting my townhouse in Aurora, IL. I have a no smoking clause in the lease and because we're in Aurora the city forces the tenant and landlord to sign a Crim...