Peter Morgan
Video surveillance solutions for property management!
Hello,I am planning to manage my property remotely. I am thinking about strategically placing cameras in some vulnerable areas both indoors and outdoors. Are there any such existing video surveillance solutions?Appre...
John Vanhara
Architect for rehab commercial/industrial properties
From time to time I see some ugly commercial building or warehouse being redone and it looks beautiful. I come across such projects and never know what architect to call. So far the architects I worked with were not v...
Precious Thompson
Expenses
If a tenant doesn't pay the utilitie bills can it effect the landlord?
Derek Markowicz
First time landlord advice.
Hi, I am moving out of my main residence (single family home) and plan on renting the property out. I have found prospective tenants and doing my screening process (thanks to the advice I have received from the forms)...
Andy D.
Specific wording around marijuana in lease?
Hello, people smarter than me!
I noticed last time I renewed my tenants' leases (MA) that there's a new clause in the BP-provided form about cannabis usage, with some really draconian-sounding restrictions on it (te...
Ricky Segarra
Gaining Leverage
Hey BP Nation,I have a marking system in which I participate in door knocking to find leads and potential deals. I like to door knock because it gets me out and face to face with potential sellers while getting a good...
Lianna Utley
3 Bed vs. 2 Bed Question
Hello All: I have a vacation rental in Door County Wi. It is technically a 3 bed 1 bath house. But I have only been able to rent it as a 2 bedroom as there is a city rule surrounding the septic. For whatever reason wh...
Matt R.
Is a fee for smoking enforceable?
The lease signed by one of my inherited tenants contains a strict non-smoking policy that includes a clause citing a $200 fee per incident. I hadn't really thought about enforcing this policy until very recently, when...
Brian Mitchell
Notice to Quit based on the Smell of Smoking?
Hello BP,I have a tenant that swears she’s not smoking Pot in her unit. But, the last two times I’ve been in she’s said it’s a bag of marijuana I smell coupled with a few other marijuana non-smoking products. Maine ...
James Judge
Utility bills and possible SFH first investment
Hello, Have a question about a property that I am currently under contract with. I have been researching quite a bit on buying this property in Durham, NC while we are waiting on inspection next week. And I'm not sur...