Ketan Patel
The Uncertainty Advantage -- Changing Your Perspective Mid-Crisis
The overarching feeling at the moment—both in business and life in general—is one of uncertainty. What does the future of our business, our country, and our world look like?
Uncertainty is just a part of life—that’s...
Kamran Rahman
Thinking of Replacing floor/carpet in a tenant's room
New tenant moved into one of my rooms 2 months ago. Unfortunately, it seems like their room has been smelling like wet dog since the first day they moved in. They didn't report it initially because they thought it was...
Joshua Powell
Mold! - how to budget for it without tiem for an Inspection?
Hey guys, looking to put a bid on Hubzu.com for a property with a current starting bid of $452k and an ARV of $700k+. Most of the rehab is pretty cosmetic, as the windows, siding, roof, structure, electric, and landsc...
Brian Carvajal
Security Deposit and Normal Wear and Tear
I have a Triplex in South Florida and one of my tenants just moved out. She lived in the unit for two years and had 2 daughters and 3 cats at one point. This post is regarding two of my main issues.1. There was a r...
Sanjeev Advani
Navigating the Global Economic Slowdown: A Fresh Perspective for Investors
In the shadow of a global economy facing its third consecutive year of deceleration, investors around the world are seeking strategies to steer through these challenging times. Sanjeev Advani, a distinguished real est...
Susan H.
Tenant didn't sign move-out checklist but...
Short version of long story: tenants purchased their own house in March but stayed in my SFH while they renovated their place. Lease was to expire June 25th. Skipping over the details, they requested a month's extens...
Goran Kocev
Cat urine smell problem
My tenant is complaining about cat urine small coming for other apartment that they share wall with . Not sure if that is possible but if it is what can be done about it from landlord prospective . First really want t...
Kim Horn
Skunk died somewhere in the house
A skunk, likely, has died under or in the attic of a house. The house SMELLS HORRIBLE! Is it possible to remove the smell if it has permeated the structure? Obviously, removing the body is going be one of the first th...
Eric Moreno
Looking to Give Back
What better time of the year than to think about giving back to those less fortunate. Even though I currently do not have any investments in RE (prepping to change that) I am looking for a new Charity, especially thos...
William SaintAmour
Handling a tenant issue
Let me set the stage:I have a 4 plex in Michigan. The neighbor in the bottom unit smokes. The neighbor above smelled it and brought it to my attention (we are a non-smoking building, it's in the lease). I provided ...