Mark Berardi
When Property Values Go Up Significantly, When Should You Sell?
I have several multiple family properties that have gone up in a value a lot (IMO). Is there a legit formula or equation people use to determine when is the best time (or makes the most sense) to sell? Thank you!Ex 1:...
John Teachout
Service animals, are they a pet?
I recently rented a SFR and was told the prospective tenants didn't have any pets. We have a no pet policy for some of our properties and allow some small dogs for others (no cats). This property would have allowed sm...
Stephanie Ro
What Are Some Reasons a Property is on the MLS for over 30 days?
For my first purchase, I will be house hacking in a multifamily property. The examples below just happen to be in PA where I have never lived. The questions apply to any property no matter the State. When I return to ...
Cristin Andrews
How to handle property manager leasing to person with warrants for drugs burglary etc
Hi. I just went through fixing up my rental that had about 10K damage from previous renters ( in a B neighborhood) in Houston. This is my only property and it is the house I raised my kids in in a nice family neighbor...
Account Closed
How to get started as an agent?
What can I do to prepare me to become an agent once I get my license? Should I start memorizing scripts, analyzing my market, etc?
Luke H.
Evict me or give me my deposit back
Hello all,A tenant recently lost his job and the other person that provided income went away. After he missed rent he mentioned he just got a new job and would pay, after a week, he stopped answering my calls so I wen...
Johann Jells
Moral Dilemma: what to say about terrible tenants when asked?
Do you ask applicants for their current landlord's contact info? I do, but never call. A few years back I was put in an impossible spot. I was evicting a rotten couple, not an easy thing in NJ but I got lucky, and the...
William L.
Fees and charges that are illegal
Hello,I am just getting started in real estate and just recently bought our first investment property and was reviewing landlord tenant law in Massachusetts.I read that "Under MGL 186 § 15B, a landlord is only allowed...
Kenneth Hong
College Town Rentals - Tips and Tricks
Hello Everyone,I am currently the owner of two single family rental homes in the college town of Davis, California, few miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area. I have managed every aspect of the rentals from findin...
Matt DuSold
Short Sale Ins and Outs
So I think I have some of the process down but feel lost still. It might be because I feel it should be more complicated than it is.
Get lead then work with the owner of the house. Get all the necessary paper work t...