John Curry
Written Tenant Rental Criteria
I recently read that to avoid or minimize a lawsuit, a property manager should have a written policy about how a applicant is qualified and if they have all the qualifications, it is first come first serve for that re...
Bryan Sandera
Is Airbnb currently legal in GR if you don't live at the property
Hello Grand Rapids BPer's,I went the RPOA Expo this pass weekend and became very interested in trying out Airbnb on a property I have in Heritage Hill. A few ladies behind me told me they think its illegal? Looking ...
Katie Stone
Letter to end lease?
We have had a tenant that has been living in our duplex for about 2 years. After year one the contract goes month to month. We no longer want them to live there. We found out today they have a dog (we have a stric...
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Insurance, do I need more because I am renting to students.
Hi, I just wanted to make a step, even if that's reaching out to BiggerPockets podcast for the first time. I loved vacuum the truck. I'm thinking of moving in with a family member so I can rent out my current home two...
Chris McCoy
Mortgage requirements from banks
Hello everyone,
A business partner and I are looking at options for financing an investment property. We know the 20% down is pretty standard and great credit scores help. We can both meet those requirements. The...
Eric Pocker
"Company Policy" items
I am in the early stages of developing my business model/strategy and basic structure of the business. I plan to buy and hold multi family properties long term for steady cash flow and equity building.
My specific q...
Carolyn Keller
Moved in w no pet now want dog
Oh lord another clammity by my pm. Tenant moved in. I was told they had no pets. now a week later they are asking the rules for getting a dog. Now I did say in the ad pets allowed for extra fee etc. But the signed lea...
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Forum Suggestion
Because this forum is business relates, I believe there should be a strict no URL in posts policy to maintain / ensure integrity. URLs can be given via PM or viewed in profile. I've only recently discovered BP and a...
Marina Loos
Umbrella Insurance - 1 more claim - Can't get one with the other.
Earlier this year I tried to purchase umbrella insurance. I was told by State Farm and Progressive that since I had 2 previous claims (both in 2021) I would have to wait until 2023 to get approved. So now that 2023 is...
Shane Albert
How much is too much?
I have made a couple posts on here related to getting started investing and have been answered with some awesome responses and tips as well as guidance. In my searches I seem to keep coming across multi family (4-8 un...