Selena Walsh
Risky Guest Warning Signs
Hi all - Thought I'd share some of the "red flags" or warning signs I consider when accepting bookings at our vacation / short term rentals. If several or most of these are present, I won't hesitate to deny or cancel...
Kevin V.
My Tenants are slobs!
HI all,Looking for some advice on what to do with my messy tenants of 6 months in one of my SFHs.Today I was building a fence at one of my properties and tripped a breaker for the outdoor outlet. I asked them to let m...
Michael A.
My Biggest Fear - Personal Liability Coverage
Hello BP Community,
I'd like to open up a bit and share the biggest fear my partners and I have as we get off the ground with our first SFH rental. This group has been so encouraging thus far, thank you all
We're te...
Quynh-Chi Nguyen
How much would you deduct from Security Deposit
Not sure what happen but it seems like the tenant took the cover or the screen on the security system. It's not even in use. Can I deduct it from the security deposit? And how much? First time dealing with it.ThanksChi
Jonathan Trimboli
Mac or not to Mac !?
I’m currently starting up my own commercial and residential real estate investing company and trying to decide to go with Mac or not. Anyone have any insight or recommendations or what type of computer software works ...
Geoffrey Murphy
What has RE investing done for your business and your family?
Hey BP friends,
With me being a young investor and just starting out in my RE career, I have so many dreams, wants and needs that I want to make happen through this business!
Does anyone feel the same?
Has this bus...
Timothy W.
Trying painting floors - will let you know.
Ok, I've just finished tearing out yet another piece of perfectly good carpet that was completely destroyed by an idiot tenant for no reason whatsoever. I'm giving painting these wood floors a shot to see if I can re...
Anthony Sanzari
Dealing with Section 8 Tenants
I have received an application from someone who gets section 8 vouchers. The rent will be guaranteed so It's an option I am highly considering but I do not know much about it. I have heard some horror stories about se...
Steve Maye
Looking at short term rentals for the first time. Need advice
I have have had 2 long term rental properties for about 10 years. Now I am considering a short term rental in an area like Florida or Gulf Shores, AL. I would like to be able to use it when it is not rented. I was...
Tim Greenfield
Basement seepage in Cleveland Rental_$36,000 estimate WTH?
I purchased home in Euclid in Summer of 17 and it has been cash flowing nicely and it is in a nice neighborhood where I would even want to live. It was a complete rehab and the provider stated that there were repairs ...