Keyoddie Walthall
New Rental ideas (Rental proofing)
Hello, I’m new to BP and I’m in the process of buying my first investment property. And my question is “I’m looking to ways to make the property rental friend and make sure the house stays in good shape etc. flooring,...
Bevin Morgan
Online Rental Application
Is there any reason NOT to try to complete all rental applications and subsequent verifications online? I’m thinking either through specialized software or just Google forms and PayPal.
Brett C.
Making Offer - tenant contingency options
Hey Investors. I'm writing an offer ( NH property) on a two-fam with tenants in place. I may or may not want to keep the current tenants. How does this work in terms of contingencies in my offer?Ideally I'd like to...
Javier Pereira
Rehab Contractor and Property Manager in Memphis
Hi, I am looking for a good rehab contractor for one of my properties and a good property manager for both. Can you please provide recommendations?I am looking for advice from Investors that used those professionals i...
AL-Teef Jones
The convert Landlord
Hello BP,I have a question, when it comes to strategy for house hacking a multi-family in New Jeresy. I was discussing with one investor where they advise me: "if you're going to house hack and occupy a unit its best ...
Tony Matyas
Replace Ceiling Fan?
Hi BP! Currently in the middle of a rehab and the ceiling fans either need to be replaced or removed, but I'm not sure what's better.
This is a duplex in Austin, TX. Central A/C is going to be installed. While the ...
Hieu Ngo
Asking tenant for bank acct info in application
Is it necessary to have applicants bank acct info? With the risk of identity theft it seems another unnecessary risky info to keep on file.
Marshall Rousseau
Fair Housing Question
Since I became a landlord several years ago, I have always use the same screening process. When I show a property, I have prospective tenants show up dispersed every 10 minutes on a given evening. The typical evening ...
Drew Lied
Questions to ask seller before buying your first property
Hey everyone,
Just a few questions:
1. What do you suggest asking a seller (off market, tenant occupied) before making an offer on their property?
2. Is it fair to ask for their background check on the tenants/thei...
Desmond Fielding
New tenant wants everything fixed
Hello,I just got a new tenant into a SF rental. They were great during the phone screening/showing and the background/credit check all came back good. However, now that they're in the home they keep pointing out the s...