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I had my eye on some Sheriff auction properties in Allegheny County, PA. I'm new to this type of property and have been reading a lot on this forum and the other sites and it's overwhelming.
Here we have to make an a...
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How would you respond to a request to use your rental for a fundraiser? I don't feel like it would really benefit me to do this. My name on a banner probably wouldn't get much attention. Our rentals are in Branson,...
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Hi everyone,I have a tenant is a great tenant. Pays on time, is kind, keeps the home very tidy, and doesn't complain a lot or break things. Recently my tenant informed me they have been prescribed a service animal for...
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Hi BP,Just bought my first rental property (3units) in Bakersfield. I'm with a major insurance company and been asked to add the PM I'm working with to the insurance policy as an additionally insured party. Ins compan...
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A potential applicant just called me. She lost her house to foreclosure last year, which I know is not a dealbreaker from these forums, but also declared bankruptcy at the same time. Should the bankruptcy have any eff...
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Has anyone used VAs (virtual assistants) for help with managing properties and tenants? If so, has this been effective with improving efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and overall business operations?
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What are local investors' thoughts on the adoption of rent control regulations in Philadelphia? I know many rental investors who have moved to the city or choose to invest here from out of state due to such regulation...
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Hey BP forum! Just looking to understand if USLI Umbrella Insurance has produced any good customer experiences for real estate investors. They seemed to be one of the few companies that will cover 5+ rental properti...
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When it comes to objective comparisons between turbotenant, rentredi, innago or avail, I cannot find any public information on the security practices of rental management software. Any thoughts?@tommyp44, @vickix1, @r...
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Do any of you use cloud based programs for accounting or other uses? What has been your experience? Have you personally ever had a bad experience with a cloud based program, and if so, what was it?