Account Closed
Most common ways thieves break into a house under rehab?
Hello everyone,I just got a call from my contractor some thieves broke into my rehab and they stole some copper from the main line in the basement. What are some suggestions/security measures you take to prevent this ...
Peter Lee
Managing self storage facilities w technology remotely?
Can't quite wrap my head around this but heard of self storage facilities (smaller ones under 50k leaseable) being operated without an on site manager. I don't know the details but I figure it involves punching in ac...
Tamas Z.
Having issues with a homeless guy not vacating the back door area
Hi all,I've been having issues with a homeless guy who turned the back of one of my properties into a makeshift home, and has caused property damage. I have a commercial property where one (unused) entrance is to the ...
Nathan Guyette
Pooling resources for private security: Pros and Cons?
Currently I'm thinking of pooling resources of several landlords in my area to try and patrol properties.I'm looking for pros and cons. Here are my thoughts so far:Pros:Lower crime rate, higher confidence of renters i...
Mike Rabb
Old West End Toledo Curious
Hello-I'm looking at a property in the Old West End. I hear horror stories from some and others say there are some really nice parts. Any advice?
Daniel JongMin Kim
Law Enforcement Officer as a tenant and resident manager
I have a client who has a 5+ multi unit apartment building that has become a problem with tenants due to mismanagement and the past two years of covid. Everyone's paying rent but there are some issues with violent beh...
Haider Zaman
New to real estate.. interested in property management
Hello Bigger Pockets Family,
I am new to the world of real estate. I just obtained my Virginia real estate sales license and am looking for opportunities to build a business.
I've heard many people tal...
Adam York
Creative ideas for increasing security on property
Hey everyone,I manage 12 lofts in a downtown area in KC and we've been having some security issues lately, including muggings and attempted theft. The layout of our site is unfortunately very attractive to criminals. ...
Maria Teo
Squatter issues in Big Island, Hawaii
I'm an out of state owner and I received a report of a squatter on my Kailua-Kona, HI property. It is a vacant lot. Can anyone recommend a lawyer, legal aid, etc who might be able to assist in settling this matter? I'...
Israel Sternbuch
Trouble in paradise....
Have a Multifamily property in a tough area (Washington Park), and recently have 2 tenants who started selling drugs.... Have gone for eviction but meanwhile the place is attracting the wrong crowd so even beautifully...