Michael Modesto
$40K per unit fourplexes VS. $40K SFR "Pigs" - Are they the same?
Here is a question for the more experienced experts out there...If all factors (neighborhood, quality of home, repairs, etc) are the same, would you view a fourplex that costs $160K (or $40K per unit) the same as a SF...
Dawn Young
Tenant's son started fire.
My husband and I just got done putting out a fire that the tenant's son (not on the lease, and as far as I know, not living there), started. There was a big pile of sticks between our place and theirs, and, since it ...
Jacob G.
Should you ever rent to a neighbor's child?
Hello BP Community,I was at the rental a few weeks ago and was catching up with the neighbor. She mentioned that her son and his girlfriend were looking to move out of her home, but wanted to stay close to her. She ha...
Ziyad Yehia
Hey Everyone!
Hey Everyone!My name is Ziyad and I have just joined BiggerPockets!I live in the UK with my wonderful wife, Huda, and we are both PhD Students at the University of Nottingham.Huda is working on helping cure brain canc...
Devin Scott
Tenant with significant health issues
I just heard from a tenant who's having like appendicitis and a possible recurrence of cancer that she had to deal with a few years ago. First thing I said is just sorry let me know how I can help. She mentioned she...
Rich Schroeder
tub issue
I've got a rental property that has what appears to be a porcelein tub. Near the drain, the surface has worn down and it looks like rust in the area. The renters asked if I could cover it up because they like to take ...
Tue Huynh-Nhut Vo
Friend's Dad Passed away, before movein Apartment wants 4 mo rent
Hi,
I am seeking advice in Houston TX where a friend of mine signed a lease on Sept. 23rd for a lease that begins Oct 27th. She has since let them know that her dad has passed away and she needs to be at home with fa...
Sean Relyea
New-ish Member Introduction- Finding the Silver Lining
Hi BP Community,I starting watching from a distance and listening to the podcasts a little over a year ago when I was already a few steps into my investing journey. I bought my first duplex to live in back in Septembe...
Jordan Freeman
probate door knocking
hello! i was curious if anyone has experience doing door knocking to probate executors? i have a mail campaign that can sustain for a few more months however i am very anxious to get a deal under me to continue fundin...
Ken P.
View from eviction court
Kevin Williamson usually writes about politics, but wrote this article recently after spending time in court evicting a non-paying tenant. I enjoyed his observations and musings on the lives and situations of some of ...