Isaac S.
Bipolar Tenant...I hit the crazy lottery!
I'm posting to vent and maybe get some advice. I have a tenant that I have realized is Bipolar and has some serious mood swings and gets very negative verbally attacking me.She has one of my more challenging units tha...
Janice R.
I'm not renewing the lease . . .
For a military couple. The husband was deployed out of the country for 6-9 months recently and unfortunately, the wife doesn't know how to maintain our townhouse. I have had thousands of mold, landscape and applianc...
Hui Kiang
Tenant screening - Alternative of Pay Stub and Bank Statement
Hi Landlords,I have a question. We're at the final stage to screen tenants. We're asking for the 2 latest pay stubs and bank statement to verify their income. And prove they have enough fund to pay the rent if they're...
Christina B.
Service dog last minute disclosure
I'm aware of both the ADA laws regarding service animals and FHA for emotional support animals. Just curious how others here have handled learning about service dogs last minute? In my current case, guest is in town f...
Douglas Larson
Really...!?!... Is there such a thing as a "service hamster?"
Over the past 10 years I have leased a few dozen SFRs in several towns in Utah. I have also had rentals in Hawaii and California. I sometimes have one or two people mention a service dog but this spring I have 2 vacan...
Jen Salemi
Offer 25% less than asking
Hi: I have a question concerning the best strategy to get a seller to accept an offer 25% less than current asking price. Here are the facts: Property is located in central New Hampshire and is over 100 acres and 2....
Sahana R.
A Tenant overheard a domestic violence situation. Now what?!
Hello BP family! I want to give a friend advice on a situation. However, I'm not really sure how to handle this. Interested in hearing your advice/feedback on a possible domestic violence situation:If a tenant in one ...
Dale Desmond
To Pet or Not to Pet
A lot of rental owners ask "Should I allow my tenants to have a pet?" This is followed by one of two additions...
1. "Dogs destroy properties. Cats are ok, though."2. "Cats destroy properties. Dogs are ok, though."
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Shawn Stiteler
1st time advertising a rental, and need help with 2 things
Ok, this is my first forum post (on any platform) so hopefully this comes out clear.I just advertised my first rental and we have been getting calls and I have come across 2 things I was not prepared for.1. We have a ...
John Ballard
Real Estate Questions Concerning Child's Rights
I am trying to help out a close friend that was placed in a very unfortunate situation. Her ex/father of her child passed away and the estate went to the son. She has a probate for her son, but doesn't want to keep th...