Will Gaston
My Lease Says the Landlord is Responsible for Pest Control-BUT...
All:My lease states that my tenants are responsible for any pest control outside of what I provide with the four quarterly sprays that my bug guy does. It actually states that not once, but twice, and my tenants have...
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Can I Prohibit Smokers From Renting from Me?
Can I prohibit smokers from renting one of my apartments, or ask if they are smokers when screening tenants?
I'd figure this be in the "nuisance clause" being that it can be a health risk to myself and other tenants?...
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Call to Assist Med workers During pandemic who have RV Spaces
https://www.facebook.com/group...
This is a Facebook group that attempts to pair Health Care workers along with RV owners, people who might be better off isolating in an RV who are working the front line on this so t...
Collin Hays
Lawsuit time! A reminder about risk management for your STR
This occurred on Sunday. Thankfully not at one of our properties, but one about three hundred yards away. A heavier gentleman was apparently walking up the stairs to his cabin, a step gave way and snapped, and his l...
Ben Lovro
Why Property Inspections Are Essential for Investors
Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
Ryan Dossey
Ethical/Safe Sub2?
I've got a lead I'm working that this really appears to be the only option. Mortgage has a balance of 84k ARV is around 110k. Repairs for retail are 30k. Rental would be right at 8k. They have health issues and are wa...
Peter Burnside
Emotional Suppor Animal - questions to ask
I've seen some other very helpful posts on emotional support animals. I'm checking in particular on what questions I can ask. Let's say it's a large dog, a breed frequently used as a guard dog, in a neighborhood wit...
Cassidy Burns
Tenants that have filed for Bankruptcy?? Do you rent to them?
Hi BP,Quick question: Would you rent to a tenant that meets all other criteria for your rental but has filed bankruptcy in the last 5 years??Thanks.
Elizabeth Blazina
mold making tenant sick?
Hi BP members, I have a tenant that has called me to report what he believes to be a mold issue that is causing him to be sick. Now I have checked the plumbing and found no issues and I normally am pretty dil...
Megan S.
MF Insurance Costs (New York State)
Hi all,I'm in the process of buying a triplex in the Hudson Valley and insurance quotes are coming in between $2000-$2500/yr (current owner pays $2400). This seems crazy high to me, as I insure my Portland, OR duplex ...