Jonathan Baptiste
How to distribute utility bill in a single family home? (House hacking)
I am currently house hacking and have a few tenants/roommates living with me. I currently pay the water and internet bill out of pocket and only request rent and the electric bill be paid for by the tenants. My house ...
Michael Mastantuono
What utilities are paid by owner for a duplex?
Hello, I'm looking at a duplex in the Columbus area. Wondering if anyone knows what is common for amenities provided by the landlord. Are renters paying electricity, sewer, water, trash, etc. Most likely house is not ...
Steve Adler
Should I pursue this?
Hi everyone, I came across a 6 unit MFH. Asking is 54k, my contractor said it would be 80-120k to completely update the property (it is vacant, mostly cosmetic but still run down). The property would gross 3-3500 a m...
Paul M. DeAngelis
Investing into the Laundromat Business
There has been a lot of buzz lately regarding the investment into an interesting asset class - laundromats.I would love to offer some expertise as I have been in the industry for a while and have learned a lot of the ...
Leah Spurlock
Inheriting tenants with varied payment dates
I am buying 11 houses from a retiring investor in which he collects rent at different dates for different tenants. He knows when they get paid and has always collected on dates when they get paid. Ideally, I'd like ...
Devin Collins
How to go from no houses to 50+ units and 30+ properties.
Hoping someone has some advice:I have an opportunity to buy a block of real estate (50+ units, 30+ properties) I have a partner that compliments my weaknesses and will provide organization, technology, and a managemen...
Seth Williams
Let's hear about the craziest, dumbest, most bizarre tenants you've ever worked with...
I'm looking for some entertaining short stories from the Landlords and Property Managers here on BP.Have you ever had to notify your tenants about something that you thought for sure was common knowledge?Have you ever...
Kevin Harrison
smokers?
I have been a part of BP for over a year now and have been a smoker since I was way to young, but my question is when did smokers get such a bad rap?I personally don't smoke inside of even my own home, not even once. ...
Joyce Y.
The Tenants from Hell - How to Deal? Help Me.
I am a total newbie in this forum so sorry if i'm writing about a subject that sounds like a broken record but i need some advice (and comfort!). My husband has been landlording for about 2 years and he recently asked...
Ben Cochran
Neighbors from hell!
I own a duplex in a nice quiet neighborhood. Both sides are rented out by fantastic long term tenants.
Recently new neighbors moved into a rental across the street. From day one the tenants have been completely absen...