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Michael Johnson Pros and cons of section 8 tenants: Chicago
21 May 2021 | 19 replies

Hi Everyone, I just listed my vacant unit on Zillow and it’s my first time screening tenants. So far 80% of the people who have inquired are section 8 and ask if I accept vouchers. I did some light research and I know...

Matthew King HVAC filter replacement question
26 October 2015 | 19 replies

I'm new to the whole landlord game and hoping for some clarification.   Do you rely on the tenant to replace the filter or do you do it yourself (monthly), and would that dictate a monthly inspection of the property? ...

Sam Leon Ceiling Fans Dilemma In Rentals
2 March 2017 | 25 replies

Being in South Florida where it's summer 11.5 months of the year it's nice to have ceiling fans to circulate the air in a rental and renters see it as a "plus" although I don't think it's a show stopper.My rentals are...

Javon Dixon Need a good core website
18 August 2015 | 13 replies

Any recommendations for a good core website that will come optimized (SEO)? I have recently heard of a company called investor carrot that supposed to bring in so pretty good leads. Anyone have any experience with ...

Sarah Pratt Appraiser paid for 24 turn around time - now it's 10 days later
21 September 2016 | 22 replies

You guys, I'm about to go crazy.  I'm selling a SFH (mobile home) in the Fort Worth, Texas metroplex.  We have an agent, got an offer quickly, and everything was going fine until the appraisal time.  When the buyer's ...

Mark Forest Annoying GFCI trip
22 January 2013 | 18 replies

In my new rental property there is a GFCI outlet in the living room. This is on the same circuit as the bathroom fan and the light in the shower stall. This living room wall is on the other side of the bathroom. W...

Jake Sablosky Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
16 December 2019 | 23 replies

Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...

Care Anne S. How to determine if a neighborhood is good or bad?
15 July 2019 | 29 replies

Hey everyone!If you are looking to buy out of state for buy and hold properties, how do you decide if a neighborhood is 'good' or 'bad'? I've tried looking at areas via Google street view, but I know that's probably n...

Bettina F. Advice to New or Wannabe Be Landlords....
27 November 2017 | 12 replies

So many posts here involve new landlords seeking advice on common landlording problems.  What to do when tenant does not pay rent?  How do I handle unauthorized residents?  My tenant is parking on the lawn!  My tenant...

Account Closed Don't ever say never?
17 January 2015 | 11 replies

I just answered a post called "How to prevent an eviction".  And the poster was correct in what he said, but some landlords replied, "don't ever say never".  My answer prompted me to get on a roll regarding this matte...