Amy Oltendorf
New member intro
Newbie, from Milwaukee Wisconsin. Hello all BP members, my name is Amy. I am new to real estate investing, and I just recently joined my local REIA group in Milwaukee WI. I have owned my own duplex for 6 years, so ...
Matt Lawrence
Can I deny a rental application because they smoke
I own a house in Portland Oregon and I have an applicant that says they smoke but they’ll do it out side. We have posted we have a strict no smoking and no pets policy in our two unit building. Is it legal for me the ...
Jeff Minc
STR Pool safety question
I just closed on a new home in Windsor CA that I will be furnishing and then converting to an STR. It has a big pool which was the main draw of the house but as a first-time pool owner, I'm just learning about the sev...
Bob Ster
Tried to be an Excellent Tenant
I'm actually a tenant with high rent in a great neighborhood. For a year I've tried to get the owner to take action on various repairs by texting and email rather than sending certified mail to put them on notice per ...
Vu Truong
Property Management Standards
So I spent probably about $7500 in cosmetic work and repairs on my rental, and my PM did a final inspection today and she said my house is not ready for rent due to the following reasons: 1) Backyard needs grass seed2...
Elaine Raymond
Small multifamilies are scarce. Should I go smaller, bigger, or stay the course?
I’m a first time investor looking to househack with a small multifamily (duplex, triplex), but they are scarce and competitive in my area. I’m not interested in renting out a room in my primary residence for safety an...
Mike Atkinson
Question about master key lock system , lock access
You guys are probably used to getting questions from other landlords ,but I'm actually a tenant in a large complex That is zoned for office and residential. I'm just curious how a Master key system works because I jus...
Lee Hampton
Houston's New Short-Term Rental Regulations Poised to Shake Up the STR Scene
Houston's short-term rental (STR) market has been unregulated up until now, but that's set to change by the end of 2024. After prolonged discussions, recent high-profile incidents at STR properties have finally sparke...
Matt Huber
Property with pool - special considerations
Hey all,I'm a newcomer to the discussion here; so far this forum looks like a fantastic resource. We are planning to rent our SFR as we move up to something bigger for our growing family. Our property has a pool, and ...
Cody Barna
New Investor needs help - Mobile Home Deal
Hi guys I’m brand new to investing and I’ve been activity looking for deals. I came across this off market mobile home for sale and I really would like your feedback whether or not this is a deal I should move forwar...