Allen McGlashing
Is this my way out of a lease agreement??
Hey guys so I inherited my tenants and now one wants to bring in a roommate I vetted him and everything came back great. I was wondering with adding him can I change the current lease to a new one? Currently the lease...
Shiloh Lundahl
What is your FAVORITE STR/AirBNB?
We just finished setting up our Costa Rican short-term rental (well almost, we still need to hand the curtains and the wall art). Anyway, I am super excited so much so that I wanted to create this post to see what you...
Zach Robbins
Just in time! Closed on an 8-unit property today to end the year
I bought my first rental property in early 2015 (a duplex) which continues to be a success almost 3 years later. For one reason or another, unlike most, I felt a feeling of being content and went back to the sidelines...
Andrew B.
New Landlord - Owner Occupied Duplex
Hi everyone,We recently purchased a duplex in Ohio we are going to owner-occupy and we are looking for any advice you all have as we become landlords. I’ve read the Book on Managing Rental Properties so I feel like I ...
Tyler Smith
CapEx/Reserve accounts for each property
I purchased my first property back in January and I'm getting ready to purchase my 2nd. I live in Seattle so I'm starting out with the turnkey route. All properties have brand new HVAC system, hot water and roof so my...
Wade Penner
When do you stop accepting applications for a rental property?
This is my first time through the screening process, and I had everything dialed in to screen multiple applicants and choose the best based on a set of criteria. However, I've now shown it a few times and there was o...
Account Closed
How to take over an occupied property?
Hello BP,I am under contract with a small 2 family in a desirable location in Northern CT B+ neighborhood. The Units are rented at 650 per side and are well below market rent of 850 (1bed 1 bath per unit 630 sqft). T...
Nadir M.
Best time for payment
Hello everyone, About to close on my first rental house and wanted to know when the best time to collect payment is? Was thinking first of the month but didn’t know if there was a better time to collect. Also, I’m thi...
Jon M.
Considering renting a room in my house out
Hey Folks!
This is my first ever post. I'm from Virginia, just finished reading Brandon Turner's book on Rental Property Investing, just recently joined BiggerPockets, and I'm looking to take a small step to get thin...
Christine Mwai
Pest control....do you do it or do your tenants?
Hey BP....Wanted to find out if you cover general pest control or if you word your lease for tenants to do that..thanks.