Jim Clendenin
My tenant has new cat that's not in the lease
Hey BP Community!I have a rental in FL with a good tenant. Their original lease says that no pets are allowed except the one 10lbs dog that they told us about before they moved in. Both me and the tenants are part of ...
Daniel Karbownik
Syndication Question - SEC Needed?
I am pretty clear on the need to follow SEC rules for a syndication. However I can't find any information anywhere on smaller deals that might not warrant the cost of an SEC filing. For example, I'm looking to buy s...
Rashad A.
Pet security deposit
Hi,Other day visiting rental property I noticed my tenants having a dog inside. They was no one home same day. When I asked them about the dog next day on the phone I was told they are watching someone elses dog. Pet ...
Umer S.
Loan process for newly build single family property.
Hello BP, I am in the process of getting a commitment letter from a Lender to comply with contractual terms. I am shopping around for the rate for a closing to take place sometimes in Oct/Nov but to get the builder kn...
Bienes Raices
FCRA -- tenant credit reports
I was notified the the company that I get credit reports through that now the customers will have to comply with the new FCRA rules if we want to continue getting full reports (instead of a scored pass/fail) system. I...
Christian Bateman
Showing Rentals During Tenant Turnover Period
Hey All, My wife and I are currently house hacking a duplex, and we had our first tenants move out. They've been great, and found another place that was bigger, and started moving out about 1-month prior to the lease ...
Eric Love
My Tenant Compliance is Top 'O the Mark. Is Yours?
If not here's help:1) Convert all your documents, especially your lease to simple, plain language. Tenants can comply only with what they understand. Think about it.2) Avoid "cookie cutter", same-for-all type l...
Samantha Klein
Lost W-9 Tax form, options?
I hired a contractor back in October and he did some work for me on multiple properties to the tune of around 4k. I had him fill out a W-9 tax form. I recently had to fire him due to his quality of work lowered and he...
Tracie Van
No lease on commercial property Virginia
Hopefully this is the right place to ask.Brother in law has been renting a garage for past 8 years with no lease. First mistake. Owner died about 4 months ago. Kids step in and they are not renewing lease. That is fin...
Sharon Carson
What are my Obligations to a Tenant when tenting for termites?
I have a rental property on the Big Island of Hawaii. I manage it myself.I am in need of tenting the property for termites. My tenant is very good, and compliant. He will need to take care of all his personal items...