Max Geesey
Airbnb Greer / Greenville SC
I have a new construction 3/2 SFR in Greer that we are going to furnish and rent short term. We have other long term rentals with a property manager and they have performed great. The biggest challenge I see with shor...
Dean Attali
Now (post-sale) plumber is asking for much higher than we agreed
Hi all,I'm very new to real estate investing - just joined BP in June and closed on my first rental property yesterday. It's a great SFH in an A area (Olathe, KS), inspection report came back very clean, everything lo...
Walt Dockery
Sign lease or sign deposit to hold agreement
I apologize if this has been asked and answered already. I searched and didn't find a response to this particular question.I have an existing tenant who's lease expires July 31, and she will be moving out. I have re...
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. ...
Amit M.
Dealing with a persistent applicant
I am using Zillow to receive applications and screen prospective tenants. I have received some inquiries for viewing and 1 application. The applicant has been very persistent on wanting to check out the property. He s...
LaDonna Davidson
Public Relations Question for Homicide in the park
We Purchased this mobile home park June 27th of this year. One week ago a tenant who owns his mobile home, is being charged with Murder of his girlfriend. This did occur in the park. I have no idea if I should make a ...
Allan Wu
Don't fix what is not broken or pre-emptively fix it before it can be broken?
Hi BP -- I'm currently working on my first House Hack. I'm debating whether or not to fix old sewer waste pipe. It is a huge ticket item and can eat ~30-40% of my reno budget.Today I did a walk through with plumbers a...
John Patton
Septic Tank question
I am placing last and best bid on home built in 1965 with septic tank. Its located in top 5 suburbs of Birmingham. Putting budget together next 24 hours. How much to allow for clean out etc...Best I can come up with i...
Christian Rangel
Short or long term rental
Trying to decide which way to go, many questions to answer. But what are your thoughts.Is there a low season in short rental? More probable to get the place trashed? Repairs ? Etc. Let me know your experience.
Jason Henris
Mobile Home Park Tenant Question
Just recently purchased a small mobile home park in upstate NY, and all the trailer are tenant owned. I have one tenant who owns 2 trailers next to each other, one he uses as storage and one he resides in.I have owned...