Nathan Gesner
Landlords: How do you prevent Security Deposit disputes?
Fighting over the Security Deposit is one of the main issues between Landlords and Tenants. What steps do you take as a Landlord or Property Manager to ensure the deductions from a Security Deposit are not disputed? I...
Alan Asriants
Why I accept pets for my rental properties
There's a common belief among landlords that pets are an absolute "no-go." While I prefer not to have pets in my apartments, I don't always provide a strict no. The main reason behind that is tenant quality. I mainly ...
Sarah D.
Cost of painting vs DIY
It's 10pm. I'm about to start washing gross bathroom walls in the apartment we're renovating to prepare to sand and paint. I'm on BP because I don't want to do it...I see people talk about hiring painters that can kn...
Jack Tucker
What are your best "Special Stipulations" for leases?
Over the years of landlording and owning property in a college town, I have noticed that my Special Stipulations section in my leases have taken on some strange phrases and warnings to new tenants. It seems that e...
John Matthew Johnston
They're drawing on my Cabinets!!!
My first rental is a B class SFR, Rent 1500/month. I put all new finishes and it LOOKED really nice. I went to do my first rental inspection after 5-6 months( while doing a walk through with an appraisal company to BR...
Khalid Johnson
Mice problem will cost $1800
I own a rental property and the house has numerous mice. Professionals came out and said the house needs to be sealed for a total cost of $1,800. My wife went into the hospital and I cannot afford to spend $1,800. All...
Robin Boyer
Back from a Break! Southern California Member!
hello robin here long time member back from a break. Doing some real estate investing in corona getting ready to sell a 3 unit office in corona at 130 industrial way. Bigger Pocket member discount just send me a pm. ...
Bruce L.
How to deal with questionable and demanding tenants?
Hi all,We are having issue with our tenant and not sure how to deal with her. Late last week, she contacted us and stating that the upstairs toilet is leaking, through the floor and the bottom floor ceiling. On Monday...
Rachel Shepherd
Who allows pets and why?
Hey! As we prepare to market are two condos I am wondering if we will be hedging out to many possible tenants by not allowing pets. I really do not want to allow cats as they seem to spray and many people have allergi...
Josh L.
Carpeting
I know many landlords have gotten rid of most of their carpeting, but I'm still keeping it for the upstairs bedrooms, stairs, and for a living room downstairs. I've got tile in the rest of the house and hopefull...