Danielle Ratto
Tenant child tested positive for lead poisoning in our property
Hello,My tenant just let us know that her son (11 months) just tested positive for lead poisoning. We also live there and just had a baby 5 months ago and she advised us that we need to get our son tested ASAP (it is ...
Nathaniel K.
Purchasing Investment Property Out of State
Hello everyone, I am looking rigorously to purchase my first investment property. I am leaning towards the direction of Section 8, due to low barrier to entry and guaranteed monthly payments. I understand the risks an...
Ian Hoover
Emotional Support Dog
I have read the other posts on this topic but I seem to be getting screwed right now and it is a little different then anything else I have read, I rented a house to this young couple in Pittsburgh and they did ask ab...
Amy Mueller
Can I require proof a dog is a service/therapy dog?
I allow dogs in my rentals, but not breeds excluded in my insurance policy. Rotts, pitbulls, Dobermans. When I informed an applicant of these restrictions, she told me her dog was a pitbull, but a therapy dog, and s...
Brie Schmidt
WWYD: 5 year commercial at 5% or a 30 year fixed at 7.25%?
I am not a economic expert or do I really follow market trends, so I would like advice from people smarter than me on this topic like @Ben Leybovich and @seanWe have pretty standard commercial financing on 1/2 our por...
Sarah Vance
Rent out for a negative cash flow vs sell house at a loss?
Hey wise people, I found myself in a bit of a predicament, and I am hoping you all can give me some insight. I bought a house and closed on July 2018. Below are the details: Purchase price: 205K, 3% down, 5% interest ...
Robert P.
Tenant using laundry before they should be...
So I am looking for a little feedback on what you would do. Here is the situation.I just got new tenants in (they have been living there for about a month and a half. I have been nothing but attentive to all of their ...
Johanna V.
Can tenants demand only licensed and bonded contractors? - WA
Hello BP - Anybody know where i can find the answer or have the answer? Property is located in Maple Valley, WA. Appreciate sharing your experience.
Filipe Pereira
The End of Fake ESAs / Service Animals?
What's your worst ESA / service animal story? Hopefully that's well behind you...I've long said that it will take big money lobbyists (likely from the air travel industry) to push into motion some type of regulation o...
Jason Smith
Help! My Rentals are keeping me from getting a personal home loan
Hey guys, The banks are telling me that they can not loan to me for a personal home because of my Debt to Income is to high for their underwriting. I have been working to build my rental portfolio for the last few yea...