John Chapman
Records retension for properties that I have sold.
How long must I keep closing documents, title reports, loan documents, depreciation schedules, etc. for properties that I have sold? Is it 7 years? Is there any reason to keep information on properties that I have ...
Gp G.
surge protectors from electric shock on hvac systems and electronic filter
Hi All,One big HVAC company says I need surge protectors from electric shock on hvac systems. He says one need for a furnace is one needed for an outside fan. Do we need surge protectors? I never had it for many years...
Account Closed
Keyless locks to avoid rekey costs
Hi, I am thinking of installing these electronic keyless locks to avoid rekeying fees for new tenants. The lock I have chosen is this: http://www.lowes.com/pd/Schlage-Camelot-Satin-Nick...Question: This lock has a key...
Quynh-Chi Nguyen
What is the best way to return security deposit?
My tenant is about to move out. What is the best way to return security deposit? By certified mail or electronic? They will be oversea for a few weeks right after moving out.Thanks-Chi
Dan Jung
Bidding war - Binding email acceptance?
In Florida, I've offered and been counterofferred on a bank owned REO via email exchange through a realtor. I accepted the bank's counteroffer with email. The realtor said there were 2 other offers that she was obli...
Caleb Friberg
Does a tenant legally have to sign a lease in person?
So I've got a couple that wants to rent out a house from us, one is in town and is able to sign tomorrow, the other is out of town for a while but can sign, scan and email a copy back to me tomorrow is well. Is this l...
Dustin Ruhl
What do you think about Amazon in Real Estate?
Amazon has a new partnership with a company that is called Realogy. The gist of it is that you’ll basically be able to buy a home off of amazon with an agent from Realogy. Both amazon and Realogy work with another com...
Rob Krach
Creative Tenant Screening / Rental Criteria
Are there any issue with utilizing the below in my rental criteria / tenant screening?1) Must be able to setup Monthly Rent Payments through Zillow’s online payment portal.2) Must Complete a Rental Questionnaire (this...
Tammy Wheatley
Rent Collection/Small Scale
I have a duplex that I house hack (live in the other side). I found my new primary and now will be renting out both sides of my duplex (Starting to feel like a Real investor now :) ). My current tenant just gives me...
Frank Boet
Filling out a rental lease agreement
Hello everyone, I need fill out a new lease agreement. My real estate agent wrote the original and now it's time to renew the lease with my tenant. Do you use software to fill it out? Can I e-mail it and have it fille...