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Give us your best (worst) landlord experiencing stories. Don't be shy. Even if you messed up in how you handled it (we all do). Winner is the one who posts the most entertaining story, as determined by number of votes!
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do you keep a tenant issues log? questions, requests, issues, etc. do you keep track of their phone calls or comments?
if so, what do you use to keep track of it? do you require them to have ALL their requests in wri...
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Two partners and I are ready to invest in a 5-6 family in North Jersey, and we're thinking there will be steady appreciation around the Guttenberg, West New York, Union City New Jersey area.Does anyone have experience...
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This is by far the worst toilet I've ever seen. And yes that is what you think it is. This picture was sent to me by a wholesaler and I had to check it out. Anyone have theories on how this even happens?
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Happy Holidays !In the wake of the recent tornadoes at northern Texas, i would like to know if there are strategies for landlords to protect against such natural disaster. I have my rental in the northern Texas area, ...
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Hello BP Community, I have a question regarding one of my new tenants. I had a tenant sign a lease with me at the end of May. On paper she passed with flying colors - 3X income, good credit, positive landlord referenc...
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I've been a couple of times now to see an REO that's right near my own house. For the most part, it's in very good condition,but the kitchen cabinets are gross, covered with mold on the insides. The cabinets would hav...
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Ive spent my entire time in the military consuming book after book on the topic of financial education and real estate. Fast forward, my contract has ended. My finances are better than they have ever been, my only deb...
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Hi BP!Just wanted a quick opinion, I am very new to REI and decided to start out wholesaling to build some cash for our first rental property, that being said, while driving for dollars I came across a 3 family nearby...
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We own a SFH and will be renting it out in the near future. We have decided to utilize the services of a PM. I am far from an expert but with some resear...