David Moore
Should I charge for actual pet repairs in addition to monthly pet fee?
Hi BP, we charge a $50 non-refundable pet deposit and a $25/mo fee per pet. In my mind, this is a nominal amount to help in the event that we have to cover extensive damage that the normal deposit would not cover.I ju...
Steve DellaPelle
Conway/Myrtle Beach Area - Out of State Help
Hello SCers,I have a SFH (3 BR/2 BA) in the Myrtle Beach area...probably about 7 miles away from the beach and right next to Conway.It is being rented out and producing a decent cash flow but I honestly do not love th...
Zulma Calderon
Best way to make a lot of offers without seen the property .
hi,I am investor/realtor . I was wondering which was a better approach to send a few offers a day . Im looking to flip SFH in Palm beach -florida and dont know if is necessary to send the whole 12 -15 pages contract t...
John Thedford
First, Last, Security? What IS The Best Way?
After landlording for five years, I have learned some stuff the hard way. How much is enough security deposit? Do I collect last months rent in advance?Here are my ideas:1. I do not collect last months rent. Under FL ...
Dennis Maynard
Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas, Nevada - looking to network
Hi Everyone, I’m looking to network with property manager / agents in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas, Nevada. I’d like to get the sense of some of the markets there. I’m looking for groups and people who already ...
Maxim K.
Tenant demanding before paying rent
Hello group , can I get an advice . My tenant sent me this text message this morning :“I'm not speaking on Chris's behalf but I will not pay rent until things are fixed in the house they have been on going issues for ...
Xela Batchelder
Tenant wants to talk to owners
Have any of you had a tenant demanding information about the owner (when you are the property manager)? I assume because they think they can get what they want if they can harass the owner too. How do you handle tha...
Amanda Thompson
Security Deposit return to bankrupt tenants?
Our NIGHTMARE tenants finally moved out. They owed us over $15,000 in back rent and fees and then filed bankruptcy. (This is the 3rd time they've done this... one major reason we fired our Property Manager. Seriously,...
Richard Dee
What % discount to buy a non-performing 2nd note?
I am looking at purchasing a non-performing 2nd note on a property that is barely above water on the 1st mortgage. It hasn't been paid on in over 8 years and am curious what the typical discount would be for a $110k...
Roger S.
Pet fee, or pet rent. Preference?
We have always taken a non refundable pet fee, varying between 200-300 bucks. But I've talked to fellow landlords in the area and they mostly add additional rent for pets, between 25-50 bucks a month. Which do you ...