Roger S.
Pet fee, or pet rent. Preference?
We have always taken a non refundable pet fee, varying between 200-300 bucks. But I've talked to fellow landlords in the area and they mostly add additional rent for pets, between 25-50 bucks a month. Which do you ...
Bryan Davis
Refinancing out of owner financing
I just received a phone call off of one of my yellow letters and after speaking with the seller I don't see much I can do but I was hoping for input from the BP community on my analysis. Here are the facts:
House is ...
Stephen E.
Leasing Ups and Downs
So I have been trying to lease two properties. Great success on one, just leased to a long term tenant for $100 extra each month over the last tenant's rent. The other property is not going so well. I have had ma...
Alexis Delulio
House Hacking Compensation Strategy
Hi everyone - my husband and I are Denver based and are purchasing an investment property in the Tampa area with our friend. Our friend will be living in the house as his primary residence and we are splitting all cos...
Tim S.
Thinking about adding some low income rentals
Been thinking heavy about adding a few low income properties (Houses that I can buy for $10,000 or less and buy cash).If I decide to go this route I'll rent them to Section 8 tenants and make minimum repairs (paint an...
Jeremy Basiger
Determining a plan of action
Hello everyone,I am new to real estate and have been researching and soaking up as much information as I can over the past coupe of months. Just over a month ago I found a potential BRRRR or fix-n-flip property. The p...
Ada Tor
Potential property manager gave a rent comp that seems low...
I am putting my (now primary) house for rent. Fantastic neighborhood on a lake, great location, fresh high quality remodel with Hansgrohe faucets, hardwood floors, solid wood vanities and such... Basically, it was sup...
Erik W.
Qualify first time renters
I manage what I call "Class C" homes defined as "clean, safe, and functional." These are not fully rehabbed and may be somewhat dated, but for someone on a budget they can be an excellent choice.I often get a lot of ...
Justin Case
Tenant got pit bull with out asking
A tenant of mine just informed me she got a pit bull puppy and did not ask permission. It states in my lease they need written permission.
The tenant is kinda slow and I could not understand what she was saying over ...
Owen Schwaegerle
Breaking the Section 8 Stigma
If you’re a landlord you’ve been trained to be leery of Section 8 housing. There is a negative stigma associated with the program and people who receive vouchers in the program. We recently had a panel at the SLO Real...