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Hi folks,
We wanted to get some advice regarding a situation we have at a rental property we own. In mid-August, we unfortunately had a fire in the attic of the rental home. The tenants living there called the fire d...
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Just closed on a 6-unit property in MA, which will be a cash cow once it’s turned around. One of the tenants, who’d been there living alone, passed away 6 weeks ago. The tenant has a daughter, whom my property manager...
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Hello BP! I am a real estate investor looking at a new opportunity and is looking for some advice..The Deal: My mother has a rental home that has sat vacant for most of the last 10 years. The home is paid for but need...
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I recall renting an apartment where the landlord required that I get renter's insurance through a specific company that they had an arrangement with. It was my policy, but they were specifically named as additional...
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Hi friends,Small landlord here. Three questions for the community:(1) Do you charge a fee for lapses in renter's insurance coverage that may occur during your tenant's tenancy? Is it lawful to do so in DC? And what d...
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What type of insurance coverage are other using for their rentals (Actual Cash Value or Replacment Cost) and why?Best of Success!
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Hello, So a potential renter of mine is insistent that they do not need renters insurance even though I have told them how cheap it is and that it is highly recommended. Renters insurance is not required by law in Vir...
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I have a 92 year old tenant that has cancer. He has lived at my rental townhouse for two years and has been a great tenant, checks on time etc. his cancer is aggressive and I’m afraid his time is a matter of months. ...
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Hi I posted in the past about this tenant, but anyway no payment for January gave 14 day pay or quit in mid January, she said she left but left some of her stuff, her husband called me (they are getting divorced), sai...
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First, please, please, PLEASE don't comment just to tell me to ask an attorney. I am going to ask an attorney. Here, I'm just looking for anecdotal info from anyone who's dealt with a situation like mine. I understand...