Dave Bopp
Leasing Agent Forgot to Collect Last Month's Rent
Hi BP!I recently rented one of my units using a leasing agent who was referred to me by a friend. I provided my own lease which specified that first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit were require...
Shawn Costley
Alarm/Security Systems for Rental Properties
Are many of you adding alarm/security systems to your SFH rental properties? Are they considered a "value add?" What type of systems/service are you using and how is the monitoring fee handled between you and the te...
Amber Smith
Security bars & fencing on flip/ remodel
Does anyone know of companies that do temporary window bars or fencing? I just closed escrow on my second flip and there was already a break in last night. The previous owners have these heavy duty security gates on t...
Rachel Fairweather
Theft of Hot Water Heater and A/C Unit
Just bought our third rent house and 3 days after closing it was broken into and the hot water heater and the window A/C unit was stolen (presumably for the copper). Haven't had this happen before and want to know how...
Account Closed
Is Quiet Title the next alternative?
Long story, but wondering if Quiet Title is reasonable. WAMU loan 2007 - defaulted 2009Loan Modification Process since 11/2009 - present. No acceptance or denial.15+ foreclosure sale dates postponed.Have requested acc...
Eli Kallison
Analysis of Performing Notes
Hey BP,I’m looking to purchase my first performing note. While there are plenty of resources related to non-performing notes, I’m having trouble finding anything that can give me guidance on 1st position performing no...
Jimmy S.
tenant still did not put utilties in there name
Got a new tenant and moved in on the 1st. They have gas heat and hot water. I called UGI, the gas company and they did not put the gas in there name yet. I called my tenant and they said UGI needs a duplicate of the...
Eric Herrera
Investment and Lending Options
Hey All.
Got an interesting scenario. My brother and father in law are moving to Greenville, SC and looking to rent a property together, as I do not believe they are in a position to purchase a property. I live in Ca...
Justin White
Please help with private investor contract!
I have an offer accepted on my first deal and am using a private investor to fund it. I am having a really hard time finding out how to get a contract written up with the loan terms and everything. I called a real est...
Matthew L.
Emotional Support Animal in a No-Pet Apartment Complex
I have a 24-unit apartment complex that has a no-pet policy. In NM, emotional support animals are classified as assistive animals that cannot be discriminated against. An existing tenant, with 4 months left on lease...