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Hey all,About to hire a property manager for my first property, and even though I will be working with them to find a tenant for the house, I want to know in general what criteria you guys use to screen for potential ...
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a property management company for a rental property in Chicago IL?
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Hello BP,I have a couple tenants that I inherited that ended up not paying rent and/or trashing their unit, which left me with many thousands of dollars out of pocket. My property manager has gathered the paperwork n...
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Question: #1 What to do with a "sensitive" tenant who is requesting a lot of maintenance on my property which is being managed by a property manager?#2 How do I know if this is due to a "bad" property, poor rehabing,...
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I am planning on buying a small multiunit place out of state since prices in my area are too high. I would like to minimize the cost associated with managing the property and am willing to do as much of the work myse...
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I'd love to know, from all landlords/property managers, what are your most common repairs from tenants, either because of day-to-day living, or due to neglect. And, if these are much different from the repairs you...
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Attention new investors: As I’ve immersed myself in the BiggerPockets forums, I’ve observed an extreme emphasis placed on asset protection by those entering the business but their approach and where they decide to all...
I'm always getting the sneaky leaky sink charge for under $200 on my properties. It seems like it is one of the most popular things that show up on under the radar every month. My question, it seems like it is alway...
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Any general advice and/or “wish I had knowns” regarding identifying and working with a property manager long distance ?
I’m just getting started on my rental journey. No properties yet. Trying to get in the game. Bu...
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I heard someone saying whenever they purchased a SF investment, they "bulletproof" it by removing the dishwasher, garbage disposal and automatic garage door to reduce maintenance issues. Wondering if anyone had experi...