Jean B.
voluntary rent abatement
hi. how do you guys handle voluntary rent abatement for repairs ? had an ac drain leak and had some sheetrock/paint repairs to do. also rented some remediation equipment. took 3 weeks to get the work done (ran into co...
Polina Goncharova
Lease Renewal with Increase and Other Requests
Hello BP!I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft Apartment...
Arnie Guida
Do Your Tenants Give You Homemade Fudge?
Went to pick up the rent and there was a little basket with my name on it on top of the rent check. Inside was some homemade fudge, How cool!This makes me think of my Father. My Parents bought their 4plex in '66, whic...
Matt Fisher
For Rent-NEW HOMES-seeking advertizing advice
I've recently completed building 3 houses in Des Moines, IA but I'm getting very little interest in them. They are priced competatively, and a floorplan that has worked great in other nearby markets. My other rental...
Gary Thao
Landlord introduction
I am waiting to close on a fourplex and need some advice on how to introduce myself as the new landlord. This is an FHA where I will owner occupy one unit and already have three tenants currently residing there. Some ...
Matt Ryan
What "Personal Touches" Do You Offer Your Tenants?
Greetings!
Like many BPers, I own a few rental units (2 4-unit buildings) and manage them myself. I run my business professionally, I take good care of my properties and like to think I treat my tenants well. I belie...
Account Closed
Legal Accessory Apartment Loopholes
Hello BP!I posted this over in Tax/Legal issues, but am moving it here.My wife and I are currently in a property in Pleasant Grove, Utah. We have a legal accessory apartment that we currently rent out, however, as far...
Al Williamson
Are Landlords Vendors?
Vendors are dropping off all types off goodies at my office. It's really nice.
Shouldn't savvy landlords do something for heir customers? Tenants?
Kurt Stein
Tenant Appreciation or Holiday Gift
Hi BP,
I'm relatively new into the landlord game but I'm trying to set myself apart from the other property managers by providing top notch customer service to my tenants. As the holidays are approaching, I'd like t...
Devin Mann
opinion on flipping mobile homes?
i dont have much money. do you think flipping a mobile home is a good start? (all depends on price of course).how do i even run the numbers on something thats worth 15k?