Troy B.
New landlord Rough Start
The other day A 20yr college kid looked at a rental I had and immediately said he wanted to reserve it to move in on the first of the month. It was against my better judgement to rent to a college kid but he had a ful...
Bobby Pagliarini
Pros and cons of Air BNB over traditional renting?
Just fully rehabbed a small studio unit in my 3 family house in Providence, RI. My friend who lives across the street has been successfully using Air BNB and I'm wondering if I should give it a shot or sick to traditi...
Sally Costik
Turning down criminal prospective renters
Had a phone call from a couple - seemed nice on the phone, reasonable explanation why they wanted to move, etc. Did a background check, found out that the man has been jailed on terroristic threats, assault, bad chec...
Akeen Felder
Can I be a realtor and wholesaler?
My first wholesale deal closed to yesterday and my very traditional broker is questioning whether it is legal for me to be a realtor and wholesale deal. I live an Georgia and I look for some clarity. Does anyone pract...
Brian Stutzman
New Landlord restrictions may become Idaho law
Dear fellow Idaho landlord,
I was contacted tonight by Senator Doug Ricks to see my thoughts about a bill idea that Senator Rabi is trying to put together that would hamper landlords. The bill idea includes:
1. M...
Matthew Trotter
Atlanta Growth Areas of 2020
ATL investors, what do you think are the next growth areas of the Atlanta area? What areas will be seen as a destination area in 4-5 years from now? My guesstimate is the expanding Cumberland area thanks to the new Br...
Dan Masterov
Investing through an LLC
Is it best practice to always invest in all real estate properties under an LLC? What are the pros and cons?
Jeff Goldberg
Buyer won't sign Mutual Release Agreement - okay to continue?
Hi BPers!I live in OHIO I have a tough situation. I was in contract to sell my home to a buyer (#1).During the contract period I was offered (from a previous potential buyer #2) much more to purchase my home. Obvious...
Ashley Hammons
Water in garage
I'm in texas, I have a home that when it rains hard or for a long period of time, water comes under the door and into the garage about 3 feet in. Everytime it rains I get the dreaded tenant yelling and upset call. We ...
Angeline Rebottaro
STR Cleaning & Strategy Changes Because of Covid 19
Hello everyone! I'm getting ready to close on my first STR- a 1 bedroom lake cottage in Northern MI. With the Covid crisis, I'm wondering what kind of modifications you have needed to make to things like your strategy...