Lora H.
Tenant is demanding I test for asbestos - Denver, CO
Hi BP friends! I've got a tenant that is asking/demanding that I test for asbestos in my SFH rental. This home was built in 1951, I bought in 2012; no basement - it's on concrete slab. It was a fix and flip when I ...
Lauren Hogan
What type of emails do YOU want to receive from BiggerPockets?
If you have an idea or feedback on the emails you receive from BiggerPockets? Let us know by replying to this post. For example, do you want to learn more about our features? Want more videos? Want to hear from us les...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Airbnb guest throws 'New Year's banger' party, trashes the house
"A New Year’s banger at an Ohio Airbnb, meant to be the party to kick off 2018, turned into a nightmare when the host lost control and police officers from five departments were forced to shut down the celebration whi...
Nick B.
Do C class property only attract C class tenants and what to do about it?
Hello BP!I keep reading on BP and elsewhere that renting to high quality tenants is the most important risk control a landlord can have. There were a few BP blog posts on this topic with the main idea that if you want...
Jess Keller
STR's Profit Owners & The Economy, But Some Neighbors Still Need Convincing!
Melissa N.
Replace water heaters?
Hello all,We are closing on a 12unit next month. The inspection showed there are 8 water heaters that are near double life expectancy (so they are 10 year water heaters but some are 18 years old). Would you replace th...
Michael Shea
HOA Claims Airbnb Hurts Property Values
Attention Data lovers! I need some help...I'd like to convert a long-term lease condo in San Diego CA to an Airbnb. The part of the county the condo is in doesn't require permits, however, the HOA is posing a problem....
Blake Brose
Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, VRBO, or something more?
Vacation Rentals have been around for decades now. It has just been since 2008 that they have really started to gain media exposure because of Airbnb. My colleagues and I have seen a shift that is already happening in...
Kenneth Jiang
Newbie Property Developer - Seeking Guidance
Hey everyone!
I'm diving headfirst into property development here in Chicago, and honestly, I could use a little help from the community.
Here's what's on my mind as I kick off this journey:
Finding the Right Deal:...
Mark Forest
Tenants want to counter sue for damage they did not report
After my tenants finally left we found extensive damage to the floor from their dog urinating on it plus scratches from moving furniture etc. The damages exceed their deposit and I have sent them a letter stating we ...