Ryan L.
Do you guys use BP Smart Move for tenant screening?
Hey guys,
Do you use biggerpockets.smartmove.com for your tenant screening? If so, how do you like it compared to others? If not, why not and who do you use? I used it for my prop and it seemed to work really well. W...
Jane S.
Tenant delaying lease signing should i get deposit
I asked tenant 3x if he would have the cash for the deposit and prorated rent tomorrow, and he promised he would. Now he only has the security deposit and I don't have a signed lease. He says he gets paid this Friday ...
Mark Forest
Damage clauses
I have examined many leases and I have never seen an expressed complete clause whereby the tenant damages the property and the landlord receives compensation immediately. I do not want to wait till they vacate and ha...
Trevor Cox
Rentals near a university??
I've been trying to think of the pros and cons of owning a SFH or MFH that is near a university, meaning the tenants will most likely be students. Obviously there is the risk of college students trashing the place, bu...
Jeremy G.
Unlimited amount of prospective tenants, is this normal?
I have posted 2 apartments for rent over the past 2 months and i get absolutely bombarded with emails and calls expressing interest and asking to set up showings, I am overwhelmed.I just recently listed a 3 bedroom ap...
Tinah Canda
A Deal Gone Wrong - What's Next?
Hi BP community, my name is Tinah and I'm a newbie investor in Worcester County, MA. I need some direction on how to handle a deal that has gone insanely wrong.
I made an offer on a 100-year old house for rental. My ...
Dana Holland
Help - First time landlord dealing with high maintenance tenants
We rented our house out for the first time ever starting last November. The tenants seemed good on paper and wanted to sign an 18 month lease which we thought was great to have it rented for so long. We had a water ...
Brandon Turner
The Government is dropping my rent 10% ... should I let them? (What would YOU do?)
Here is a situation I'd love your feedback on: My first rental property (the Kurt Cobain house) has had a little old lady living there since I moved out 6 years ago. She has been paying $510 pretty much all along. The...
Tal Shachar
Replacing windows in a 120 years property
Hey there,
Hope I can learn from all the experienced landlords here...
I just had my inspection completed, for an investment townhome I'm interested in Baltimore, MD.The house is ~120 years old, and besides the expe...
Brook W.
Pocket Listings- Any Benefit to the Buyer?
Can someone please explain what the benefits are to the buyer? I get the benefits to the seller and agent.