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Zack Clark Rent Control ... What happens if the ban lifts?
12 February 2018 | 5 replies

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...

Jonathan Small Single-Family vs. Duplex: Which is the Right Investment for YOU?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies

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 ...

Victoria Davies Hot Water not to Code in Rental
17 December 2019 | 13 replies

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...

Craig C. How do you protect against bad tenates?
5 July 2014 | 21 replies

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...

Jim Bentley Tenant wants to install tornado shelter
10 January 2014 | 9 replies

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...

Erica Moore Worth it to allow pets?
14 June 2019 | 63 replies

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...

Tony Nguyen Do you like Section 8?
17 February 2011 | 27 replies

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...

Craig Smith Tenant Lied On Rental App. Would you Rent to them?
17 February 2016 | 42 replies

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 ...

Brittney Cain Can a PA landlord ban their tenants guests from visiting them?
10 October 2023 | 34 replies

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...

Carlos Lez Tenant trying to coach me on how to advertise
13 November 2022 | 15 replies

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...