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Nick K. Need advice around prop mgt fees/buying wrong
28 July 2018 | 34 replies

I am going to keep this as short as possible because I feel I could write a book at this point.I bought a duplex for $60k 1.5 years ago (my first and only property so far). It was ripped down to the studs and remodele...

Amanda Thompson Security Deposit return to bankrupt tenants?
22 December 2021 | 22 replies

Our NIGHTMARE tenants finally moved out. They owed us over $15,000 in back rent and fees and then filed bankruptcy. (This is the 3rd time they've done this... one major reason we fired our Property Manager. Seriously,...

Matt Kennington Tips for filing against a tenant in small claims court (Houston)
21 February 2017 | 22 replies

Short Version: My wife is helping her father manage a rental property in Houston and we need some tips for filing the paperwork in small claims court for damages and unpaid rent. We didn't have to actually go through ...

Peter Lee Tenant Proofing Rental Properties
16 November 2015 | 24 replies

I wanted to know what are some of the things you guys do to a property before your tenant's move in?

I'm looking for way to make the property as low maintenance as possible.
Here are some of the things I've picked u...

Ricks D. Can someone other than the home owner be the landlord?
26 November 2013 | 15 replies

So... I posted here about a year ago, but I don't expect anyone to remember that. I have been a live in landlord, renting two rooms in my house, for over a year.

My mother owns the house, technically, so she ...

Molly Morlino Eviction Due to SMOKING lease violation
11 March 2020 | 31 replies

We've owned our rentals (built from the ground up) for almost 2 years now and the time as come to eviction someone.  Not happy... I really like this tenant and have no other issues whatsoever.  They are pleasant, pay ...

Thomas Williamson So I get the dreaded phone call, I mean text message...
25 November 2013 | 30 replies

Sunday evening while finally sitting down to relax and watch a little football, I get a frantic text from one of my tenants, "Call me now please." So, before I could call her, another text comes in, "I really need...

Amit M. Rental showings during coronavirus/Covid-19
22 May 2021 | 27 replies

Landlords- How have your showings for rental units been effected by coronavirus? Are you seeing a drop in demand the last 2-3 days from say 1-2 weeks ago? Are tenants hesitant to make a move now? Filling vacancies bec...

Ken N. How much carpeting is ideal for rental properties?
7 August 2020 | 41 replies

Hello BP community, I wonder how many of you decide to put carpeting down the hall ways to the bed rooms for rental property? I have read that ceramic tile is the most durable option, It can last up to 75 years. Meanw...

Asher Anthes Renting to a few single people instead of a family, better cash flow but more hassle?
8 July 2014 | 11 replies

Okay, so I have a 5 bedroom house that I live in currently and rent out to friends as well. I'm doing a cash out refi and then buying another one to move into and bring them along with me.

I want to rent this one ou...