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I currently have (3) rental properties and was wondering what other landlords do for quarterly inspections- if you do an informal walk around of the outside and inside of the property or if you have formal checklist t...
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We've got a tenant moving in on Tuesday with two kids, pretty young.Any child safety horror stories or other lessons learned? Definitely want to hear from Virginia investors. In addition to protecting ourselves, we al...
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Heyo,I'm new to BP and just bought my first home. I decided to start home hacking and renting out my walkout basement. I have very good internet and thought it would be nice to offer "free wifi" but not sure of the da...
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After flooding rains in GA, an unfinished basement flooded. The tenant wants me to pay for her damages after basement flooding.
Insurance doesn't cover it. My lease states I'm not liable. Her claimed damages inc...
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Looking for ideas to stop this FAST....a new tenant that has just moved into it fully renovated apartment within the last 60 days has admitted when questioned to smoking pot inthe apartment stating that she didn't kno...
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I'm seeing high electric bills in our STR properties and was wondering if anyone had tried using a web thermostat to reduce power usage when the unit was vacant. The idea would be to turn the AC up (higher temps) whe...
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Hello all. I am begining my search for my first investment. I'm looking for a 3 family with a rentable basement or a 4 family, owner occupied in The Bronx. My main question is about how the utilities should be set up....
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Today I received a call from a tenant that bees have invaded and have made a nest in the soffit by the front door. My question is - Is this the responsibility of the landlord to kill off the bees or is it the tenants...
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Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...