Christopher Fickess
Are solar panels beneficial on rental properties in okc?
Are solar panels beneficial on rental properties in oklahoma. We have a 26% tax rebate on the value of the panels. Do renters care about solar benefits, and can you charge more rent to offset the cost of the panels?
Alex Scotte
charging tenants for professional cleaners
I rented an apartment ages ago. When I finished my lease and left, the landlord deducted an amount for professional cleaners from the security deposit, although I did not leave the place excessively filthy. Now, I am ...
Lydia Wright
Out of State Furnishings
I have an out of state investor that's looking to buy and use her property as an MTR. She is unsure if she's able to fly out to furnish her property. What are some methods that people use for out of state furnishing...
Phil Petite
Solar Panels for Rental Homes?
Hello, BP Posters! :)Does anyone install solar panels onto their rental properties? My tenants pay for their own utilities, and I own homes in Memphis, TN, but I was wondering if this was a solid strategy for tax bene...
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Setting Rental Prices
This is kind of a silly question but:
Is it considered rude/nosy to tell your landlord you think they should charge more in rent for their next tenants?
We live in downtown Blacksburg (Virginia) which i...
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Billing tenants for solar power in North Carolina?
Hello, I'm hoping somebody can help me understand the laws regarding utility payments in North Carolina a little better. I recently bought some property there where I plan on building a duplex, possibly two or three o...
Patricia Hinojos
Ways to upsell "extras" to raise monthly rental income?
I was wondering if anyone has been successful "upselling" rental income by offering extras to boost monthly rent. I'm thinking things like extra $ for optional wash/dryer, stainless frig, security alarm, even a flats...
Anya Roltsch
Charge a fee when a tenant requests changes to their lease?
Is it common to charge a fee when a tenant asks to add an additional tenant, hence, re-writing the lease agreement?
Tom Gorrell
Fair Price for CPA to do taxes
I love my CPA just wondering about what a fair price is for a CPA to do our taxes. Perhaps my current firm at $6,000 is a little more suited for people with a bigger portfolio.We have 4 rentals.
Davin Manfredi
Tenant Charges When Moving In
Hello everyone!I am trying to rent out my first unit and I had a question regarding what to charge the tenant. I have heard mixed responses on whether to charge both first and last month’s rent and a security deposit,...