Ravi Karri
sole tenant arrested, emergency contact not working
Hi,
we found that the tenant who signed the lease as single occupant got arrested. from county website charges seems to include drug and other, bond is very high. I tried to reach emergency contact listed, but its no...
Lee Miles
Contractor Fired, Now Attempting to Overcharge - Need Advice
I hired a tile guy to tile a bathroom (floor and shower walls) and to handle a few small jobs on the side. Things were going well until a couple weeks ago, when I'd given him $140 to buy supplies, and not only did he ...
Will F.
Coin Opp Laundry for multiunits
For my properties with 8+ units I'm buying Coin Operated Washer/DryersDoes anyone have any recommendations or tips on these? I'm eyballing a Whirlpool Gas/Washer (top Load preferred for wear-tear)/Dryer for for about...
James Cassell
Fee-for-service Buyer's Agent
My wife and I are looking for a buyer's agent to help us with our first (and subsequent, if all goes well) inventment real estate purchase. We're looking for someone who will take an hourly fee, and will rebate 100% ...
Michael S.
Money Order Fees - Who Pays?
If you accept money orders as payment, do you generally require the tenant add an extra amount equal to the cost of cashing the money order? Or is that something you, the landlord, pay for?
Nat C.
Possible illegal terms in rental lease
I am on the opposite side of the court with this question. I am asking as a tenant, not a landlord.I rent an apartment and was on a 6 month lease that just expired. The landlord gave me a new 3 month lease to sign.The...
Jeremy Medina
Looking for real estate attorney/recommendations
Hi, BP family. I’m looking for a local real estate attorney or recommendations on how to go about making sure my first rental property (long-term) and lease is up to rental standards/local and state laws. What applian...
Tristan Williams
Lease termination fee
Hello Biggerpockets community,
I have been renting from my apartment since 09/01/2019 and signed a new lease starting 09/01/2020 to 09/01/2021 on 12/20/2019. Due to Covid-19 my two roommates lost their jobs and I wan...
Shane Davis
How do you find rent prices in specific area?
Hello Everyone,I am a beginner in the Real Estate Investment game, and I am having a bit of trouble finding what other owners charge in a specific area whether it be an apartment complex, single-family, condo, etc.. I...
Sandra Pinzon
Chicago Utility Bill Question
Hi Everyone, I just bought my first property in Albany Park, Chicago and received my first gas bill - super high! I wanted to ask how other landlords /if other landlords split the gas bill among all the tenants if the...