Michael Nahm
Potential tenant is a smoker
Once more, seeking wisdom on BP.I have a potential tenant who has great credit and all looks well, however, he is a smoker.I realize that I can’t control everything, and to each his own, and he didn’t have to be hones...
Jonathan Holmes
Remember to have a spine
Firstly, let me say though I have been investing for a handful of years I have only been an active landlord for a the last three. I find myself now reaching the point when I have begun to experience some of the staple...
Austin Faux
Tenant Smoking in Unit Breaking Lease
I've got a tenant that is smoking cigarettes and weed in the unit, both of which violate his lease agreement. I haven't approached him yet because I'm not exactly sure what's the best way to do it. I've been lucky s...
Adam Rodgers
Plastic porch wrap, can they make me take it down?
Hello, my girlfriend and I rent an apartment, we have three kids together, and live in northern Pennsylvania, as it is now "winter" (cold winds, snow, freezing rain, etc.) my girlfriend and I went out and got some hea...
Jason Malabute
Solid C Area Investing: Lessons from Due Diligence
Investing in an apartment property located in a solid C area can be a lucrative opportunity if approached strategically. The most important step is to really be familiar with the area you are investing in. For example...
Francisco Perez
Noob From California with Empty Pockets
Names Francisco, can call me Frank. Currently Active Duty Military stationed in Point Mugu California right in Ventura County. Originally from the High desert (Victorville Ca). I like making money, I don't have a lot...
Carol Venolia
What's your experience with having a co-signer on a lease?
Lately, several potential tenants whose income didn't meet the 1/3 guideline (monthly income should be 3 times the rent) have offered to have a co-signer. The idea gives me the willies, and so far I've declined to go ...
Betty Joseph
How to detect cigarette smoke other than by smell?
A tenant has smoked in a non-smoking property. It's obvious by the smell, but I'd like to find a more concrete way to prove that she has smoked in the unit. What is the remediation?
Drew Wiard
Good Duplex Short Sale, but REEKS of cigarette smoke!
Hey fellow BP'ers...I've done some rehab work, but never cigarette smoke.I have the potential for a VERY nice short sale deal on a duplex in a decent neighborhood. It will need much rehab to begin with, but it's been...
Peter Pettersson
Looking for a handyman
Have a triplex in Long Beach, self managed, need a new handyman ASAP. Any recommendation?