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I was wondering what are some of your favorite provisions you have included in your contract that aren't typical provisions?
Something that helps me is I have a provision in my lease that describes the paint brand,...
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Hello, Happy New Year Who do you think is at fault? Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the...
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I am putting together my first direct mail campaign as I begin my journey into the real estate industry as a buy and hold investor in the Tampa and St. Pete area. I am going to hand write the yellow letters but most i...
“Wealthy people buy real estate.” I realize I’m fortunate enough to count myself among them. These supposed tax savings though… where are they?
My wife and I are fortunate enough to have two W2 jobs making ~$150k /...
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Fellow investors and landlords,I have decided to offer my tenants a small discount for paying their rent on time, in light of the current situation. Its not because I think it will be a huge deal, mainly to thank them...
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What are some ways to encourage and even incentivize a tenant to take good care of a freshly renovated rental unit? In the case of a SF home, it's already more likely they will feel ownership. But how can you go furth...
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Does anyone here on the forum invest in Sustainable or Green energy homes? I am interested because I am a Business & Sustainable Tech student, I have recently been learning so much about the field. I do not see a ...
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So my wife is on board with using rental properties as a way for us to achieve financial freedom, and a year ago we bought our first duplex. But I'm having some trouble getting her to understand some of the expenses i...
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This morning I got email from a tenant that requesting a rent reduction due to the shelter-in-place order:Hi Serhii,
I have just paid my April rent in full while I have not been receiving services I purchased in th...
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I'm trying to figure out how to best communicate with my tenants regarding this difficult time of the corona virus.I'd like to be sensitive to what's going on, but I also want to be able to cover my mortgages, bills e...