Powell DiGangi
Covid clauses in new tenant lease
Dear BP,I have an empty unit that is currently on the market. I am accepting applications and interviewing prospective tenants. I have heard rumors about people adding clauses in their new leases related to covid an...
Account Closed
Renting a single family by the room ?
I'm looking at an off market deal which is a 3 story, 7 bedroom with a bathroom and kitchen for each level. Needs lots of work, but the electric, plumbing, and roof all been redone this year, and its a nice brick hous...
Timothy Woodland
How to structure a lease option to potential buyer
Hi BP members,I am doing research on ways to maximize my return on a 3 family I purchase this past year. I've read a little about lease options and am looking for some members who may have had experience structuring t...
Amber Gonion
St. Paul follows Minneapolis lead in limiting landlord rights
A little heads up from our local realtor association “The City Council on June 3 postponed a public hearing and vote on the SAFE Housing Tenant Protections, which would mandate several measures meant to protect tenant...
Stewart McMillan
HOA President purchased 2nd unit in 3 unit building
The HOA president purchased a 2nd unit in our 3-unit building. This has rendered all of the units in the building unwarrantable and will make it harder for me to sell my unit which I intend to do soon. All owners in ...
Derick Daigneault
How to remove an Airbnb review
Hello there, I recently received a 3-star review that read “Impossible to find a place to park the car. The neighborhood is noisy.” I tried to dispute it with Airbnb customer support and fortunately they agreed to rem...
Todd Ashley
New Leases for Inherited Tenants?
Well, I close on my first investment property on Friday - crazy timing, I know. It is a small 4-unit property and I will be moving into the only vacant unit (owner occupy). I will be inheriting tenants for the other t...
Thomas Moran
Tenants not leaving & ghosting me
Hey BP -I've got my investor friends to weigh in on this, but would love to hear the collective wisdom of this communities input.Background: bought a SFH with a tenant in place. It's been a little rocky with them so f...
Jim D.
Where to buy bulk rehab material for 20+ units?
I have done many rehabs for 1-4 unit properties, and have always just purchased material from local hardware stores. I am starting rehab for a small apartment building and will be renovating all the units at the same ...
Chase Farley
Right to access unit? Leak in ceiling.
Hello BP,Yesterday my tenant pointed out that the unit above was leaking in to their ceiling. There is a 6in water spot and 2in hole. I figured out that the issue came from the bathroom sink in the unit above.The tena...