Greg Whitman
Tenant possibly abandoned property prior to lease expiration
I wanted to get folks opinions here on this situation. I have a property in Southern Maryland that I have now been to court multiple times to get the tenants to pay their back rent. They have consistently stayed 2 m...
Dawn Anastasi
I thought I've seen everything as a landlord, then my tenant came in with a sledgehammer
Okay, as a landlord I've seen tenants do some weird things. Well, today was a new one. I really thought I saw everything crazy as a landlord, but today took the cake.One of my tenants is moving out and she had a fe...
Kelly G.
Milwaukee - signing rental agreement early - and lawyer referral
Greetings;I have been trying to find anything which says I can or cannot have my tenants sign a rental agreement (M2M) upwards of 3 weeks before their move-in date. I just want to get them 'locked' in so I can know I...
Nathan Tabor
7 Ways to Increase Property Value
1.Raise RentsThere’s an art form to renegotiating lease increases. The tenant must feel they are getting the best deal possible and even some perks to the deal. Discuss with the tenant about having timely maintenance ...
Stephen Palmer
Return on Investment question
Currently my rent is about $1500 a month for my apartment. I am looking to buy a Multi, and I am trying to understand fundamental concepts and definitions. If I move into the first floor, renting out the second with t...
Scott Ryan
borrowing private money and legal consequences
I have found one answer in the search but not directly related to this. I'm interested in the idea of borrowing money from others. But from what I understand there was rules with in the SEC for this. I'm not sure if t...
Rich Weese
Las Vegas!!!!!!!
Any BP posters in Vegas? Is it time to buy there? I'll be at an Expo sept.9-13. I'd love to visit with BP nation, Vegas style to banter ideas around. Anyone interested? Rich in FL
Albert Olivarria
Soundproofing an upper lower duplex
I need soundproofing advice, I have an upper lower duplex and live in the lower unit myself. The sound from the tenants above is obnoxious, I can hear everything. My home was built in 1957 and there are hardwood floor...
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 ...
Angie Brown
Finding a REagent on board with buying a property without see it.
Just got off the phone with a potential REagent. We have been talking for about a week, her paper work to have me work with her exclusively just arrived today. She is displaying some reluctancy on putting in offers ...