Justin Recca
Wear & Tear vs. Damages
Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...
Sam Leon
Kitchen sink scratches are NOT wear and tear, is it?
I have an enameled cast iron kitchen sink at one of my rentals. Never an issue for years, but this tenant moved in and I have never seen things abused to this level. Handles of refrigerator yanked loose. Kitchen hi...
Bob Houston
Cash Out Refi...how does it work?
I would like to do a cash out refi on one of my rentals so as to buy another property...once I initiate the refi, do I have to start paying back immediately, or can I set it up and " pull the trigger" once I find the ...
Jeannette Albiez
Tenant damage costs more than deposit and exceeds small claims limit
I co-own a house with my sister. We had a tenant who just moved out. We knew the house would be messy but were not prepared for the extent of the damage. Apart from many holes in the walls, the tenant had put screw...
Kelly G.
Lesson learned - food for thought . .
I just thought I would relay my costly lesson in 'fairness'. I have a SFR in Milwaukee. This is the first year I am managing it myself having burned through 3 property managers in about as many years - costing me mo...
Mubarak Basha
Good Rental Property Managment software
Hi Guys - can you help me find a good affordable rental property management software which has the capabilities to send reminders for tax due dates, maintenance and can accommodate affordable housing?We have some rent...
Aaron Sizemore
Tenant could not pay full rent. What would the pros do?
So here's a little background on my situation. Just wanted to get some input from you guys on how one should handle this particular situation. I purchased my first rental property, a bank owned townhouse approx. 1 yea...
Ethan Ross
Greater Scranton PA
Anyone familiar with the greater Scranton PA area open to discuss?
Anthonie B.
How much to increase rent? Also..my tenant has a cat(surprise!)
My tenant has been in the house for about 5 months now.All seems to be going fine. I went to do a minor repair at the house and saw a cat which I never new about. She has two dogs which I knew about. She has a $800 pe...
Rory M.
Tenant brought roaches refusing to pay
My tenant complained they saw a bug in their unit. I paid an exterminator to come in as there were no bugs two months ago when I lived in the building (a duplex).The exterminator said there is evidence that the lower ...