Carl W.
Tenant Dispute - Demands Warning?
My tenant brought to my attention that there was a ceiling issue in their unit. I had a contractor come out to perform the repair but not before a piece of the ceiling fell. The issue is the tenant left valuables ther...
Nick Wehrley
Slow Property Managers
The furnace went out in a SFH and it took a week before the PM reached out to me. I work for an HVAC company so I turned down their estimate and requested they purchase from us since I can get it at a discount. Anothe...
Dean Suzuki
Where do folks put their emergency cash reserves?
Hi,
I have been reading the posts and have set aside money for an emergency funds for our rental properties. The funds are currently sitting in a bank savings account earning close to 0.01% interest. I am w...
Justin K.
Maintenance nuisance request clause in lease
Does anyone have or does anyone even suggest a clause in a lease agreement that essentially states that stuff like "lights went out in closet ceiling fixture and I'm can't see and can you come fix it?" incur a $50 nui...
Jacob Beg
Distant Landlord carrying Repairs or Home Warranty
Hi All:How do you deal with your repairs if you rentals are located in another state? Recently, bunch of properties are having plumbing issues and even very expensive furnace issues. I got overwhelmed by the sheer exp...
Olivier M Ouedraogo
Landlord name on lease
Hi all, we are getting ready to list our first property. I was reading the book on managing rental properties and Brandon suggested to not let applicants during showing know you are the owner. My question is how do yo...
Ashlee Fazio
Serving notice/Abandonment of property
Hi all! I have a rental property with a tenant who is up to date on rent at this point. However, he has been demonstrating concerning behavior and I have been told he is currently in a mental health facility. I had be...
Steve Perkins
Property Management Costs
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I didn't see the answer previously posted.So it appears that property management costs are roughly 10% monthly rent in most places. What potential costs might NOT be covered b...
Tracy L Suttles
How do I get past the Credit Score issue?
Ive flipped the switch and ready to take off. My credit score is 548. How do I get past the Credit Score Monster?Tracy in Austell GA
Doug Hickey
Occupied Auction properties
Hey all,
I see quite a few properties being auctioned that are occupied. Some auctions seem like a good deal, although, unlike previous years, banks are holding out and attempting to get market value.It's the buyer's...