Robin Carriger
Our 2nd Rental - Appreciation is a Wonderful Thing
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $58,000
Cash invested: $7,000
Contributors:
Cindy Carriger
This was our second rental purchase. We...
Cara Fazio
Security Deposit Charges
I just had tenants move out a week ago and have incurred some significant expenses getting it cleaned and ready for new occupants. This is a class A rental that was spotless when the tenants moved in 1.5 years ago. ...
Sherry Chen
Smell mold but not see anything
The floor guy came to install new floors. When he tore out the old carpet, he told the tenant that he smelled mold. There are no black spots or wet spots, and no leaks at all. The tenant has a husband and 2 young kids...
Sydney Barrett
Lowering my operational expenses
I'm interested in how people are having success in increasing the margins that they make on rentals. I manage my own properties and I'm looking for some tips and tricks to do that more efficiently.
Atwan Kwan
Pays Rent!...... but loves cats.....
My tenant has been with us for a year and a half. Rent is about 15% over market with a rent increase 6 months ago and they haven't missed!HOWEVER ...... when I sent a contractor over for a few minor violations (smok...
Steve Q.
Damages Exceeding Security Deposit - Letter
Hello,Long story short: Tenants didn't pay last month's rent and damaged carpeting with smoking (prohibited in lease) and other stains, left significant junk to be cleaned out and some other damages. Prorating the n...
Ryan Santiago
Alaska Tenant Proof Flooring for Rentals
I recently purchased a duplex in Anchorage, Alaska. Taking in account the cold, wetness with snow boots, etc. what would be the best bet for flooring. Looking to replace all the carpet downstairs and the cheap vinyl s...
Brad Bellstedt
Buying flooring (tile) in Las Vegas
Hello again BP!
My wife and I are remodeling a home here in Las Vegas and we're going to be changing out the carpet flooring for some wood-look tile. I'm surprised to see that there are TONS of flooring stores availa...
Denise Mayo-Walley
First rental taking more $ to get ready than predicted
Hello All,I am a new REI in the Houston area and I closed on my first property on June 26th. The sellers leased it back until August 8th and therefore I've had it for 2.5 weeks. My initial post giving the figures and...
Grant Horton
Popular wood flooring color?
I am having trouble picking a wood flooring color for my first flip. I am think a warm medium brown color for the flooring. In today's market is there a specific color that homebuyers seem to be gravitating to? Any in...