Timothy W.
Smartest Cook County Ordinance I've ever seen....
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080720/ap_on_fe_st/odd_underwear_law
About time Cook County came up with a law that makes total sense. Not for public development or to de-escalate gange violence, but to help these kids...
Kelly Conrad
Do your tenants know you own the property?
I've been hearing about 50/50 on letting your tenants know you own the property versus saying you just manage it. Seems like it comes down to not wanting to be the "bad guy". What do you do, and why?
Danny Johnson
You know you are a real estate investor when you...
I could not find the post about 'you know you are a real estate investor when you...' so I am posting here.
here are some more I noticed today:
...if you have a thousand keys and you have no idea which house they be...
Quentin Mitchell
Most important tenant attribute?
So lets you have a tenant that pays there rent every month, a little late but pays it every month, but keep the house immaculate and takes really good care of the property. Then you have another tenant that pays early...
Jeff L.
Insurance options - would like your opinion
I'm going for an Actual Cash Value policy instead of Replacement Cost.1) Should I get the loss of rent option? Not sure how valuable this is.2) The basic policy doesn't cover water damage. Is water damage coverage a m...
Mark Anderson
Tenants Left Property Can’t contact
Hi I inherited tenants at my most recent rental. One of the tenants has a lease through June paid December and January rent then let me know she was going to be late on rent submission for February on the 1st of the m...
Taylor Bettencourt
Separating Tenant Utilities
Hey everyone, beginner investor here in Cranston, Rhode Island. I’m looking to purchase a single family home in Cranston which may eventually be rented out. I was thinking of putting a tiny house in the back and doing...
Shang Min Wang
How to start renting my second floor unit?
Hello,I have purchased a duplex as my primary residence for two years. Recently, I'm wondering that I should rent my second floor unit to relieve some financial pressure and to start building some experience. Since it...
Bryson Williams
Utilities to Pay or Not to Pay ?
I am getting started in rental property investing as drawing my first set of lease agreements currently. Should I have my tenants pay all of the utilities? I know it would make the most sense to have them pay but I am...
Daniel Kokodoko
Shared utilities question in Atlanta area
Hello all, I just closed on a small Single Family home in the Atlanta area (Stone Mountain). I'm currently rehabbing the property and I'm planning on finishing up the basement to make it a stand alone 1BR rental (Long...