Alex Penalva
Questions for landlords.
So I have 2 questions that I need general answers to, and I would also like to have specific answers from Missouri landlords if at all possible.Details of my property in case it matters—— Duplex 1br 1ba in Jennings, ...
Harita Konjeti
Tenant texts continuously and need help
Hello BP friends, My tenant texts 4 or 5 times a month and asks me to fix things. He did an inspection when he came in and wants me to fix all of those issues. Also the issues that he brings are " my kids are threaten...
Belle Tseng
My First Investment in Cedar Park, TX (near Austin)
Hello Everyone,I've finally decided on my first property investment, and it is in Cedar Park, TX, just northwest of Austin. I've just gotten into contract, and like everyone's recommendation on a property manager. I...
Yossi Tzemach
HVAC fix or replace?
Hi,My PM company informed me that they received a maintenance call on the HVAC blowing hot air instead of cold. They sent an HVAC person out to inspect and see what needs to be done and their conclusion was that the e...
Lindsay Nguyen
Annoying Tenant
HI i just signed a lease with a tenant husband and wife to rent my singer family home for one year. They came twice before signing lease and checked everything inside and out. I was nice enough to let them move in a ...
Chris Igard
HUD 203B escrow repair loan
Does anyone have a good working knowledge of the purpose of this loan is for? I can never get a straight answer from my real estate agent or my loan guy. My understanding is that it will cover up to 10K in repairs....
Hieu Ngo
Appliance Contract
I'm thinking of adding an appliance contract to my lease. The things I worry the tenant might break are the waste disposal and the dishwasher because they have the most moving parts. What do you usually stipulate...
Brad Sparks
Appliances, filters, and tenant preference
How much weight do you give to tenant requests? The fridge needs to be replaced and the tenant wants a side by side with an ice maker. The difference in price vs a basic fridge is $200-300. Another question: do you pa...
Robert Walden
How much does lack of eating space deduct from ARV?
I'm looking at a nice 1,200 sqft 3-Bdrm SFH in the Scott park area; decent street, newly-renovated, walking distance to the university. However, it doesn't have a DR. It essentially has just a decent-sized "working" k...
Stephanie Bureau
Tax issues in Analysis
I can't get a property to cashflow in the calculator. I'm looking at rentals. I use the 10% repairs, 10% cap ex, 9% vacancy and 10% management. Taxes are about 2-4k/yr here and it throws off all of my calculations. I ...