Becca F.
Tenants clogging up sink/toilets and being a nice landlord
I have had 2 different tenants in different properties clog up the plumbing. SFH#1 that I self manage locally claimed that the garbage disposal wasn’t working. The plumber checked and said it was. This was a renovated...
Jim Groves
New member from Chicago
Hello BP!I’ve had a 20+ year career in commercial real estate, primarily in lending. I’ve worn a number of hats—commercial mortgage originations, syndication, securitization, etc and was once a CFO for an affordable ...
Mitch Brunette
Excess Maitenance Budget? What to do?
Hi AllWondering what you do if you are in a situation as I am? I budgeted 5% maintenance on my property, and my first tenant came and went and I literally had zero cost in maintenance when they left. I didn’t even hav...
Trever Good
Out of whack city sewer cost
We are looking at a 4plex in a strong C area. Our realtor just got us the utility bill info and I’m taken aback at the expenses for the water/sewer. The city quarterly bill has broken down the expenses into separate w...
Emily Wilson
What kind of property manager do you use for medium term rentals
Hi,I've been thinking of doing a medium term rental with a small multi-family property in San Jose, CA. I've started researching property managers and there are tons for long term rentals. They charge a monthly perc...
Kay M.
Tenant moving- walkthrough and deposit
My tenant will be moving out soon. I was wondering what things wear and tear does not cover? For example, do you typically charge for:
1) rug cleaning
2) dings on the walls
How do you figure how much to charge? A...
Allison Karrels
Security Deposit Disputes
I have a property manager who runs some homes for me in Florida - today I got this email from her:I have made a security deposit claim for $518.99 (out of a $1,100 deposit) -- Cleaning $225.00, general repair items...
Ryan Dossey
"BP" Smart move recommendations
We have been using the BP tenant screening link with good success. It is easy to understand and has a nice layout. I just had a prospective tenant apply and it was recommended that I deny her. Reasons: Derogatory publ...
Marky Suazo
Standard Property Management
Hello all"Ive been looking into a few turnkey companies and I am in the process of vetting one that uses an outside property management company. I''m trying to get a better understanding of their fee structure and wha...
David Zimmer
Cleaning costs and pet fees
How do you handle the combination of charging pet fees and cleaning fees? Do the cleaners make more money if there is a pet? Does your cleaner just charge "per turn" regardless of a pet or not?
I'm paying my cleaner...