Ben Lovro
Protecting Yourself: Due Diligence with Your Broker
IntroductionIn the world of real estate, there's a saying: "Buyer beware." It means that when you're buying or selling a property, you need to be cautious and informed. That's where due diligence comes in. But what ex...
Charlie Moore
Handling security deposits?
- When your tenant moves out, How do you handle giving the deposit back?- Do you have a move out checklist and then just deduct?
Mike Nik
Building systems for Airbnb houses
Hello all,I'm wondering if anyone has a set of "blueprints" for building a set of systems for their Airbnb property? I am just starting with this myself after reading "Work the system" and EMyth and realize how impor...
Cheng Bin Zhang
Security Deposits in Massachusetts
Hi All,Have a few questions regarding the collection of security deposits. In the commonwealth of MA, I understand there are strict regulations around security deposits including:1. Having a Tenant-Landlord Checklist...
Jack B.
Would you include evidence of damages when returning a deposit?
Returning it with deductions that is. Tenant seems sue happy, a scammer based on my dealings with them. Would you include proof of unpaid bills, pictures of garbage left behind, etc.? I want to dissuade these fools fr...
Greg Weik
So you want to start a property management company
I thought I would share this, as I've seen a lot of posts recently about how to start a property management company. As a 20-year industry veteran, I still see most sales agents fail to understand what I do (typicall...
Melissa N.
Tenant keeps breaking screens
When we rented the property I know the screen door was fine but the tenant reported it was broken. Since I didnt have a picture, I sent someone to fix it. They came did a few things including the screen. A few days la...
Melissa Gunther
Lease non-renewal letter sent
Lease is up 7/31/19. Not going to renew tenant’s lease. I sent certified letter stating that. What do I do now? Just wait until the 31st or do I need to do anything else in the meantime?
Shelley A.
deduct landlord time cleaning repairs from security deposit?
Tenants moved out (in UT) after 1.5 years and had professional cleaners come in, but still left the sfh dirtier and in worse condition than when it was rented to them. I spent 30 hours touching up small gouges in the ...
Bienes Raices
Doing the walkthrough
I'm planning on doing a walkthrough of the house with a checklist so that it should be clear what things were worn out, etc. before they moved in vs. when they move out.
They are meeting with me t...