Joe S.
Tenant killed three spiders in the house.🤨
We rented a property by way of a property manager. The tenant has been nitpicking from day one. They’ve sent in all kinds of maintenance request which many of them seem to be petty and bogus. For example they sent a m...
Matthew Lee
Tenant Stopped Paying Rent... Now What?
Hi everyone, could use your input and help!I have been house hacking a duplex in Oakland the last year. Tenants moved in January 2022. First few months were fine, but some issues started coming up. They're on a subsid...
Ashley Wilson
Pros and Cons of Joining a Coaching Program
Joining a coaching program is a big decision for any real estate investor. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your portfolio, a coaching program can provide valuable guidance—but it’s not without its dow...
Jason H Orahoske
I have 16 Late mortgage payments on my credit report, what now?
I am in zero danger of losing the home I own, and am actively working to get ready to buy my first rental as soon as possible. But... I have this nightmare to deal with. I worked my butt off at a second job to drag ...
Jerryll Noorden
Something is off...
All I have taken a few steps back to re-evaluate things.I am struggling with some fundamental issues here.OK the reason I have had so much success with my return calls is because I did NOT do  the "tried and proven" t...
William Merone
Money Order Lost in the mail
Hey BP,
Just wondering if anyone has come across the issue of a tenant paying with a money order and claimed they mailed it out.  It has been two weeks since they mailed it out and we still did not receive the money ...
Eric M.
Any tips for knowing if there is a sewer line issue?
When you are just getting a cursory showing/walk through are there things I should look for to see if there is a problem between the house and the street? Or with the water service from the street for that matter?Hous...
Ricardo Cuartas
Disabled veteran wants a new toilet
Tenant is a disabled veteran and is currently section 8. He is having back pain since the normal and functional toilet he has is too short.  I informed him to contact the VA so they can give him a special raised seat....
Ralphie Hernandez
I make too much money...
So today I called my CPA to let him know that I’m going to be buying rental properties in the near future. I Wanted to get some insight on some of the tax breaks I would be getting for having rental properties, he ...
Owen Schwaegerle
Breaking the Section 8 Stigma
If you’re a landlord you’ve been trained to be leery of Section 8 housing. There is a negative stigma associated with the program and people who receive vouchers in the program. We recently had a panel at the SLO Real...