Nathan Patterson
Finally Did It; Purchased First Rental Duplex.
Well this was a long time coming, but I finally did it. In October of 2023 I was able to close on my first property. I will include numbers below. What happened after that....an immediate eviction. Luckily it wasn...
Matt Taschner
Security deposit refund?
Hello, we recently had some tenants move out that had lived in our property for 3 years. We had initially collected the security deposit from them for $700.00. Upon moving out and during our final walk through we fo...
Albert Johnson
Gas oven in tenants apartment not working
I have a tenant whose gas oven isn't working. The top burners work but the oven doesn't. How do you usually handle these issues?I plan to go get a first hand look at the issue and see if there is gas getting through t...
Jon Dang
Buying a quadplex with an old HVAC system? Homewarranty? Advice
Hello BP Family,I have found this quadplex that looks like a great deal. This will be my first deal that I plan to house hack and acquire via FHA. Numbers work out at ~$600/month in cash flow after all expenses. Savi...
Tom Rychlewski
Appliance Repair In Kansas City MO
Typically I repair my own appliances, however, I believe the problem is beyond my knowledge. Does anyone know a good appliance repair person in Kansas City, MO or Independence MO? I called sears but they can't make ...
Mark Forest
Appliances
Some of my rental properties already have appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. I want to put into the lease that these units are just there as a courtesy, and the tenant is responsible for any repairs of re...
Victoria C.
Tax Deductions vs. DIY Property Management and Fixes
I'm a new landlord since April, and I've heard and lightly researched all the tax deductions you can have on your rental property, and it all sounds really good... but I feel like I'm missing something.
They say you...
Martin Lewis
Dishwasher Dilemma What are your thoughts
Hello bigger pockets family. Caution rental property rant forth coming. I have a rental property that I have successfully written for the past 11 years with very low vacancy. This past year I attempted to sell the pro...
Mike Russo
Who Pays - Tenant or Landlord?
Hi all,I am trying to hammer out the repairs and replacements a tenant is responsible to pay for as well as my responsibilities as the home owner. I have been reading on BP and the answers are all over the map. Will y...
Edward Norman
How do you know if you're a good landlord/property manager?
Whenever things come up or problems arise, it's easy to get down on yourself and take the blame, whether the issue was within your control or not. with that said...what are some indicators or measures that you use to...