Scott F.
Eviction - What did I do wrong to have this happen?
I always thought I did a good job of screening, gut checking, red flag observing – the usual seasoned Landlord stuff. My process:Credit check, criminal check, social security verification, former Landlord verification...
Walter Lee Bandy Jr
What color do paint your rentals?
Hello Bigger Pockets!I have a three bedroom two bath rental property that is 1147 sq ft and located in Sherwood Arkansas and was built in 1983.What color should I paint the interior? It has original hardwood floors an...
Account Closed
For pet renters: what is the worst that has happened?
I love dogs and have always had them, but I totally get the reservation about having them in a rental when you can't be there to see that they are well behaved. I'm curious to learn more about what BP has experienced ...
Tom Goans
No Pets Allowed
No Pets Allowed
The pet issue can be one of the most challenging issues facing landlords. Many lease agreements have a No Pets Allowed clause.
You can do everything short of threatening death, and yet, pets are foun...
Jack B.
Applicant wants to grow grow medical cannabis, has medical card
It's technically legal in WA to grow it with a medical card which he says he has and would gladly show me. I don't know what the effect on insurance would be or if they can prohibit it. He is offering to pay higher de...
Brian Volland
Tenant Qualification Scorecard
tl;dr Soon to be newbie self managing. I'm scared to death of lawfully having to choose a borderline acceptable tenant over a highly qualified one. Made a scorecard to pick most qualified; pick it apart.So as I start ...
Bob S.
Failed Attempts to Sell Land for 3 Years
hello! haven't posted in a long time so please be gentle...my wife and i purchased a piece of land 3 years ago to build on (for ourselves). instead of building, and due to the madness of "covid" times, we ended up buy...
Bartosz Rosol
First Duplex Kitchen Rehab Small Budget
Hi BP,I need your help. I recently bought a duplex (house hack) and I looking to touch up the upstairs kitchen before I post the unit for rent. While my ultimate goal is to replace the cabinets I am unable to do so ri...
Scott Rist
What types of properties do you WALK away from and why?
I posted the other day about creating a more defined criteria for my flipping purchases. I'm moving my business to a more metro area early next year and am trying to define my criteria better. Where I am now is rura...
Mary Eubanks
Tips for rules to put in place when renting
I am closing on our first long term rental. Any tips or rules to have in place is greatly appreciated!