Daniel Rivera
Repairs and maintenance on small multi-family properties.
Hey BP community-I know there isn't a set formula that can be used to reliably calculate how much one should set aside for repairs and maintenance on a buy & hold rental, but I've heard the average of ~$100/month ...
Brad Peck
Tenant Injury Due to Fire
Recently, a socket caught fire in my rental property and the tenant was injured while putting out the fire. What can I expect from a contractual, insurance, or "unofficial" legal standpoint regarding the tenant's inju...
Ginny West
Harassment by neighbor
Hi, I have owned a condo in Winter Park for 1.5 years now. From the beginning the owner below me complained about me and about my tenants. Last year, my ceiling fan in the bedroom kept her awake and she complained...
Chad Hrapmann
Security Cameras - No Wifi No 4g Suggestions
A tenant had his car broken into recently so I'm looking into beefing up the outdoor security. I've been researching a lot of security camera solutions but can't seem to find a simple yet effective one to purchase. ...
Peter Burnside
Slow repair from water damage - tenants asking for reduced rent
Had a pipe blowout almost three months ago. Kitchen and basement are torn up from the water remediation and the insurance company has not yet given the go-ahead for the repairs. Tenants have put rent in escrow until ...
Bill Bell
Tenant Screening Resources Available Based On Past Landlord Feedback?
Who knows, this may not be possible, though wondering if there is an online resource or dialog available to help vet potential tenants though direct landlord experience reporting. For example, if you have a tenant pr...
Dustin Wells
Landlord and renters insurance
Hi Everyone,
I'm looking at getting my first rental, and am researching insurance. I'm trying to decide on insurance coverage. Am I right in assuming if a renter has renter's insurance, and they miss a payment on the...
Scott Demots
Tenants in Duplex Not Getting Along- Suggestions?
Hello all,
Have a co-existing problem with my tenants and would greatly appreciate some insight on how to handle the situation.
The situation - Lisa and her son Bill (30 yrs) live in the lower unit. Tom...
Corey Stewart
Neighbor harassing tenant about smoking outside
We have a neighbor of a tenant that has called the hoa regarding the tenant smoking in the back yard.
Ryan Causin
Murder suicide duplex, any experience?
Inquired about a possible rental duplex. My agent told me that the property had a murder/suicide within the past year. Anyone have experience with this in any of their deals? If so what were some of the obstacles, if ...