Sal Frisco
TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT
I have noticed over the last year a spike in HOA security deposits. I used to work in real estate and remember whenever had a rental, typically a tenant would be screened and charged an application fee, usually $50-$2...
Nicole Cutlip
First Investment Property!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence private money loan investment.
Purchase price: $20,000
Cash invested: $7,500
Investment Property #1
3 bedroom, 1 bath. Single-Family house.
- Purchased thr...
Evans Wright
Bossier City SFH Rental Question
Hey BP team,
I was wondering if there are any investors who have rentals in the Bossier City area. I will be moving down there for work and I am purchasing a SFH for myself with the idea of renting it out after I le...
Nicole Cutlip
First Investment Property!
Investment Info:
Single-family residence private money loan investment.
Purchase price: $20,000
Cash invested: $7,500
Investment Property #1
3 bedroom 1 bathroom, Single-Family home.
Built in 1908...
Khris Clymer
First time landlord. How should I handle the yard maintenance?
I am going to rent out my former house that has maybe 2000sq ft of grass to mow. The problem is much of the yard seems to have dead grass, so it's not very nice or appealing. There's a sprinkler system that I turned o...
Christine Swaidan
Signing new updated leases
We have quite a few long-term tenants that have very basic lease agreements that don't say much besides their names and the monthly rental charge. While they have done the job, I think it would be a good idea to have ...
Elizabeth Goff
Property Manager Fees: percent of rent collected or rent charged?
My original property manager was sold to a new PM about a year ago, and I have just recently signed the new contract, which come to find out says they will withhold "10% of rent charged". They are now trying to charg...
Jennifer Ceren tapp
Structural engineer
Has anyone had experience working with a structural engineer? We are looking to buy a home for our personal residence that has major foundation cracks. (This is a foreclosure). What did the engineer charge you?
Harry Kniznik
Rent or Sell my Condo Feedback Requested
Hello! This is lengthy, but I'm trying to provide as much detail as possible for anyone kind enough to provide feedback.
I bought a condo 3 years ago but now need to move for work.
Would appreciate feedback/thoughts...
Jennifer Hashisaki
Tips for Finding Great Tenants for your Rental Condo
When renting any property you own, it is imperative that you locate reliable and trustworthy tenants to ensure your home is cared for and the bills are paid on time.
Advertising for and interviewing tenants is much l...