James Green
Tenant lied on application
I have a new tenant that's been in our unit for a month. On her application she stated that she had no dog. We recently found out that she has a dog. On our application any pets have to be approved and that there is ...
Hannah Stern
Guidance please: emotional connection to property?
Have you ever had an emotional tie to property? What did you do about it? How did you weigh pros Abs cons?
I’m not *really* a newbie at managing real estate, but definitely never looked at it as an investment the way...
Brian H.
Your thoughts on two potential renters...
I have had my first rental ad out for almost a month. Wanted to get the rental filled by 5/1, but if I need to wait for better candidates I will. Much rather wait for better renters than jump the gun into a nightmare ...
Anthony Wick
More discussion on therapy animals...
I know there has been much discussion lately on allowing therapy animals. I have never been asked, until now. Phone Caller: Do you allow therapy animals? Me: Do you have the proper paperwork for said animals? Her: No,...
Terre Tulsiak
Buyer failed to perform
I signed a contract with buyer that stated closing date was Sep 14 or 30 days after tenants vacated WHICHEVER CAME FIRST. I notified him of tenants vacating on July 6 which he already knew because he had offered to pa...
Daniel Broward
Using the sellers Realtor - yes or no?
Hi! I am brand new to the forums and look forward to learning. I am ready to buy a duplex that is listed on MLS. What are your thoughts on using the sellers/listing agent to also represent me as the buyer (Florida)? W...
Tom Flood
Feedback for a (quasi) first time landlord
Hello everyone!My wife and I moved from our home seven years ago for my work. At the time the housing market (in our neighborhood in particular) was so depressed we couldn’t sell our home without taking a huge (50-60%...
Michael Marcoux
Listing pictures + staging
Hey all,just finished my first flip and we have it listed now! (http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3961-School-St-T...) You should have seen what a disaster it was when we started...anyways. We've gotten conflicting ad...
Michael Garcia
Deal or No Deal
I've got a property in Chicago that I'm picking up for 276K. 4 Units currently renting at $1150 for three units and $950 for the garden Unit. It's a beautiful brick and Lime Stone 4 story building with a 4 car garage....
Enyi Ajoku
New Tenants have unauthorized Pets
I just recently renter my apartment to a lady (25) and fiancee (21) less than 2 weeks ago. In her signed rental application form she stated she didn't own a pet. on the rental application form states that your lease c...