Joey Nakayama
Chicago landords: how do you manage lease start / end dates?
An overwhelming majority of Chicago leases start on the 1st of the month and expire at the end of the month, which can cause chaos when tenants move in and out. How do you manage this? Do you count on vacancy between ...
Jackson Long
house smells after move out
Tenant vacated, house has laminate, tenant did a good job cleaning- except... The main living areas smell like dog. Not pee. Just like wet dog. Tenant mopped.My only guess on what to try is to repaint- but I would...
Garrett Hilt
New Member From Bakersfield, California
Hello Everyone,I finally created an account! It is now time to get serious about my real estate investing goals. I hope to make my first real estate investment within the next 9 months. Due to my work and family situa...
Aaron Lancaster
Fireplace Not Functional
I purchased a duplex earlier this year in a B-class neighborhood. There is a wood burning fireplace in each unit, but after having them inspected, neither are safe to use and need a total of about $1,500 to bring them...
Michelle L.
Does anyone provide bonuses to STR cleaners for 5 star reviews?
Hello, I own several STRs in Hilton Head and am struggling with the cleaning not being done to the standard of a 5 star review. With very limited options for cleaners, I was thinking of offering the current cleaners ...
Jeff Duford
Changing Filters....Who Pays?
I rent out a couple of SFR's where tenants are largely responsible for the property....yard maintenance, snow removal, utilities (gas, electric, water, tv, etc). one awkward scenario I've recently run into though...w...
Sandy Uhlmann
Do pet owners tend to stay longer?
A great deal has been said in other forum discussions about the pros and cons of allowing pets. I have newly renovated 1920's home that has freshly sealed hardwood floors. (no carpet at all) I had planned to NOT...
Shital Thakkar
Neighborhood Complain And Police Case
Hi,What action as landlord you take in case of neighbors complain about tenant about some illegal activities and neighbor file police case.Tenant is paying rent regularly and keeping house clean but lot of people get ...
Mindy Jensen
How Often Do You Walk Through Your Rentals?
Twice this morning I have read posts where people have asked this question.How often do you go through your rentals? I have a friend who rents to college kids, and he "offers" to change the furnace filter every month ...
Scott Stevens
When you paint your rental houses..... how are you doing it?
Hi everyone... For those who have painted, how do you do it? Do you go at it alone or with help? I've found it to be a long, boring task, but wanted to take on the job at my own house we picked up for the experience a...