Victor So
Tips on househacking in Niles, IL
Hello BP!
I just closed on a 2-unit property in Niles, IL where I will house-hack by living in one unit and renting out the other. I also plan to airbnb my spare rooms for extra income. Before acquiring this propert...
Account Closed
Tenant Has Become Ill and Hopsitalized, Others have Occupied the Property
I have a unique situation. I closed on an occupied rental property on 30 August 2013. Rent is due on the 1st and is $600. The tenant on the lease has become ill and is currently hospitalized. As a result the tenan...
Mark Forest
Tenant stopped check
I am a Michigan landlord. The tenant' s lease ended 2/1/19 and for once she paid January rent on time. I happily deposited her check. She announced she would not be renewing in Feb. This did not surprise me since thro...
Christian D.
Property Management Company Needed
I am looking for a property management company to manage a small duplex I own in Brooklyn as I recently relocated out of NYC. I received a quote from Sunrise Real Estate based out of Brooklyn. Has anyone had any exper...
Jennifer Swesen
Security Deposit question
First let me say this is my first rental property. Tenant was there for 3.5 years and always paid on time (last possible day) but I got paid. They moved out almost 2 weeks ago. No keys were left for any doors and loc...
Tyler Malkou
Quick I need help first time home buyer with a great deal
Found a outstanding deal on a local house in my area but I don't understand how to raise the funds for the down payment the house is 90,000 I'm only 18 & only been building my credit for a month there's a rent to ...
Shawn Stiteler
Tenant debt and property sale
Hello, so I am selling my first rental. It is a duplex and I still have the two original tenants from when I purchased it. The one tenant has been behind since I purchased the property and has caught up a lot on her p...
Jon A.
First eviction in NC
Hello BP community and thanks in advance for any responses. I have been a landlord for 10 years here in Asheville , NC and have just gone through my first summary ejectment. The tenant did not show up for court and I ...
James McGovern
General thoughts on Guarantors vs Security Deposits
Any thoughts on insurance programs that help cover renter deposits and whether it fully replaces the need for security deposits?
Nnabuenyi Anigbogu
Need a Carpenter/Handyman to replace windows
Hi All,I am looking for a carpenter/handyman in the Chicago area to help replace four of my windows in a rental unit. I have already purchased the replacement windows so i am just looking for labor. Unfortunately the ...