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Washington State legislature is moving on repealing a ban on rent control for the state (in place since 1981)
Sounds like cities will have the final say (maybe?) but does anyone deal with rent control issues in their...
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Choosing between a single-family home and a duplex is a classic real estate investor dilemma. Both offer unique advantages, but understanding the trade-offs is crucial for making the right decision. This is how I see ...
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My husband and I moved into a place mid September & the hot water has been an issue since day one. PM said to boil hot water and throw it in the tub — which I found unacceptable as the water is ~20 degrees less th...
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Hi, I've been doing a lot of research in my Area, and the surrounding area, and I have spoken with 3 different landlords who have given me a similar answer to the question above:
Q: "How do you protect agains...
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My tenant called, and they want to pay to install a tornado shelter (this is the kind that goes in the garage floor; only takes a couple of hours and costs around $2500). This is in Oklahoma, about 15 miles from wh...
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I'm setting up a new rental (large SFR with backyard) in Cozy and can't decide if I should allow pets or not. My current tenants don't have pets, so it didn't come up previously, but with the new listing I'm leaning t...
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Hey guys,
I'm debating about dabbing into the Section 8 housing pool as a landlord and want to know if any of you have had good or bad experiences. Do you recommend it? Why or why not?
I see green lights all the wa...
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Question: Would you rent to someone who gave you a false contact for their current Landlord?Background (Story): Potential Tenant looks at place, Likes it, fills out application, and wants to move right in. I call the ...
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Do any of you know the law on whether or not landlord can ban guests from visiting their tenants apartment? I recently visited my mother, who rents the apartment, and I got into an argument with another tenant. The te...
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Dear Fellow members,I have this tenant who wants to terminate his lease after only 3 months into his one year lease. I understand that landlords have a duty to mitigate damages. But the tenant is telling me the follo...