Evan Hauler
Tenant want to hire and pay for a plumber themselves
Hello, I just bought, my first ever property/home (woo), and there is an existing in the lower unit. And they have reported a slow clog in their bathtub, the thing is they offered to hire a plumber and pay for it them...
K W
Questions for current landlords
Some questions for those of you already involved in this business:
1. How many hours per month do you estimate you spend managing your own property? (example: one 4plex)
2. What percentage of your tenants stay at le...
Austin Bright
Common Criteria for Renters?
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to list for rent for the first time and am curious about your rental application criteria for tenants? This is what I'm thinking. But honestly, it seems like it might be too cumbersome? I'm...
Jessica F.
Cost for Additional Tenants or Renting to Married Couples
What is the standard approach when renting to an unmarried vs married couple? My thought was that if it's an unmarried couple, they must individually qualify to be a tenant or else their name cannot go on the lease as...
Account Closed
Parents/landlord trying to kick out me and my boyfriend.
My boyfriend is 23 and has been on his mothers leases since he turned 18. I moved in with him six months ago with him and his mother and siblings and her mothers ‘fiancee’. After I moved in I immediately set out to cl...
James DeRoest
12v lighting wiring and NEC
This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...
Stanley Ezeadi
How are you guys feeling about Sharpstown? Houston TX
I was on my way to check out a neighborhood for a potential property and I happened to see all of the new development in the Sharpstown area surrounding Houston Baptist University. On top of the new commercial develop...
Maria Marrero
Section 8 tenant analysis
So I am trying to help out a single mom not to lose her section 8 but at the same time, I dont want to lose money.She makes only $13,824 A YEAR [or at least thats what she reported on smartmove.com] The rent is $1750...
Account Closed
Rejecting tenant on gut feeling?
Hi all, I've been a while researching and learning about renting my first investment property and I finally posted my rental ad this afternoon. Our market is pretty good in Edmonton and I've received a phone call and ...
Rich Weese
obama says we're doing great! Why don't I feel all warm and fuzzy then?
Obama sounded almost giddy on how well the country is doing. The stated unemployment rate only ROSE to 9.9%. HOORAY! (however, when you include EVERYTHING in that category, it is 17.4%, almpost a record high)He says t...