Adam Webb
Shipping containers/Monetizing land!
I bought a duplex with lots of land that I unfortunately can not build on. Does anyone have any experience buying shipping containers?? I want to put some back there and rent them or use it as an up sell on the rent.
Sandro Hagenbuch
RE Agent/ Broker Fee in Jersey City
Hi all,Has someone experience in selling apartments in Jersey City (Downtown area by Grove St) in the 800K to 1MM $ range? I would like to know what the typical RE agent fee is that I'd have to pay as a seller... I re...
Robert M.
What is fair finders fee for identifying qualified tenant?
What is a fair payment to a real estate agent to find and recommend a tenant that meets my rental criteria. I have heard $500 and have heard first months rent. I am wondering what is most common. BTW, I do my own PM ...
Justin Yan
Fee for Limited Review? Scam or legitimate cost?
Hi everyone. I am in the process of a cash-out refi on my condo. The bank wants a "limited review" on the property. The property management company is saying I need to pay $250 for the limited review. The limited revi...
Helen M Leyzerovich
What to do if the utilities cannot be separated?
Hello everyone! My partner and I recently purchased a 3-family rental property. The first floor of the property used to be occupied by the owner, and the other two units were rented. We will be renting out all 3 units...
Daniella Niece
Security deposit, surrender of property and lease end date
Hey all,Looking for all input. I recently had a turnover where one tenant left & a new one signed on. The tenant (TT) that left had three dogs. They were the first tenant to live in the property since I bought it ...
Pat Jackson
Including vs. splitting utilities in small multifamiles
Up until yesterday I've always thought it was ideal to split as many utilities as possible, always. My thought was this, if a faucet is dripping (or worse) I want them to think "I'm paying for that water" and either ...
Marty Gold
PA Law Question - Security Deposit
The PA law reads, ""Escrow Funds Limited:(a) No landlord may require a sum in excess of two months' rent to be deposited in escrow for the payment of damages to the leasehold premises and/or default in rent thereof du...
Prabhu Babu
Charging Pet fees after signing lease agreement
Hello fellow Landlords,Good evening. I'm a new landlord and rented my property 3 days ago. This is my first rental. My property is in San Jose, CA. My property is a townhome with a hardwood floor. The tenants and me s...
Account Closed
1st & last month rent plus security deposit. too much to ask for?
I have 1 rental and normally ask for first month rent ($830) plus a deposit ($500).seems like renters just move out after the lease is over and treat the deposit as part of their last months rent.... so i end up with ...