Don Jackson
Tenant disputes move out charges
This is a first for me. I hope some of my more seasoned BP friends can shed some light.My SFR is managed by a property manager. The tenant recently moved out. They had $1,050 on deposit.The property manager did an ins...
Jenn A.
Should tenants get a one time reduced rent
This summer in the middle of the heatwave, the AC went out on our rental. It took four different technicians and about 5 weeks to finally fix it fully. It would work for a little then go out again. The tenants have b...
Daria B.
Feeling like a cat? Properties here today contingent today.
At first I thought I’m looking at too many properties – but – the properties I am finding are going quick. I start off with 5 and then 2 go to pending so it leaves me with 3. And in the course of a day another is lost...
Deitra Curry
Applicant requesting full repainting 2 days before lease signing
We recently moved out of an investment home. Right before, we completely redid the home (new cupboards, woodworking , everything). It's an old bungalow style and I decorated it in "gingerbread type" colors:). It's a c...
Matt Tang
Broker conflict or potential racism?
So I was watching the MLS like a hawk and found a property that I was really interested in literally within 5 minutes of it hitting MLS. The listing agent's main job is as a property manager, but he sometimes lists pr...
Account Closed
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Landlord?
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Landlord?No question about it—not everyone is cut out to be a landlord. Landlording requires a lot of skills and a certain state of mind—some not easily learned or adapted to. Can you...
Brandon Hughes
Splitting one lot into two lots. Experiance Anyone?
I found a potential deal but was wondering the process in splitting one lot into two lots.
Right now the property is 2 houses on .9 acres 200k. Each house has street acess.
If i can split them up i coul...
Trevor Jones
Invest in Southern California?
I live in Simi Valley - about 40 minutes NW of Los Angeles, so real estate isn't cheap around here.I'm a new member, and have listened to about half the podcasts. Fantastic info for sure. However most of the time, t...
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Wiretaps: Justified or Illegal Action by President Bush
I think I may open a small can of worms here, but I'm curious what you all think of the wiretap controversy happening in Washington. Do you think that Bush is justified in his actions here, or if he's going overboard...
Carrie Herrmann
New rental for us, same tenants who wouldn't sign a lease are now not paying.
I recently had a thread about this. We have a property that we just recently acquired through a lease option. Long story short, the only tenant would blow us off when we would go to her to sign the lease. Here i...