Andy Pat
Flooding in apartment- holding us liable for pipe burst
My roommate and I live in a leased apartment. Due to a water pipe burst couple weeks ago, the entire apartment got flooded with damage to all my personal property and several other units in the building. The lease off...
Freddy Neuhold
What is this A, B, C, D, etc area?
I’m new to the Real Estate Investment scene. I’ve been doing a lot of research on markets I’m interested in as well as a lot of research on BiggerPockets. Something that I’ve seen quite a few times now is the classifi...
Katarina Takahashi
Denied applicant based on income - now they say they have a housing voucher
This is my first time as a landlord screening applicants. I had an applicant on Zillow for a property with an income less than the rent amount. I confirmed with them their income amount. After they confirmed they make...
Shelby Mammano
Attempting to purchase property recently donated to a university
Good evening BP members! I have a fairly complex scenario and am seeking your help!I am interested in purchasing a duplex in my area that was donated to the local university in June of 2017. The property was then plac...
Avrohom New
GC Cost + Percentage
Dear fellow Bigger Pockets members,Finalizing a renovation of a 90 yr old apartment building. Feel most comfortable with a Cost + job with my GC as it allows me to get multiple bids for each line item and to review th...
Corey Demuth
The Great LLC Debate - To Form or not to Form
I have seen countless threads about using LLCs to hold real estate. It seems like it is fairly typical for people to come on here and ask about whether or not they should use one. Several very seasoned investors on th...
Daniel H.
Private Street
Anyone have any experience purchasing/owning a house on a private street? One edge of one of my properties borders a private street and it is a bit of a pain. People dump trash there and I have been told I am respon...
Robert Smith
Incentives For Tenants To Take Care Of Property?
I know your lease agreement should list what happens if the tenant does not take of a property or damages something, but I'm curious what some of you have thought up to add an extra incentive to motivate tenants to ta...
Rose Mize
Tenant vacating early
I have a tenant in Kansas. The tenant notifiied me his family was moving out in December, but he was staying. He asked me to list the home, but said he would stay until it was occupied. He signed a new addendum to the...
Michael Mason
What are most important terms to include in your lease?
Hi All,New rental property owner here. I'm curious what you all think are the most important terms to include in your lease? What non-standard terms have reduced your risk, hassle, and property maintenance issues th...