Bob Lowry
Tenant refuses inspections and showings
Property in CA and used Realtor forms for annual lease that expires 6/7/14. Tenant has given notice to vacate 23 days after lease expires, 6/30/14. I have told them that if they activate such an extension it would...
Brandon Hicks
How small is too small to syndicate?
I’m looking at a strip center in the $500k range. I could sell a few of my duplexes and 1031 into it but I’ve considered just syndicating it to gain some experience on a small deal. It’s a 100% occupied 12 cap deal wi...
Curtis H.
A Potential Deal but...Property Manager
Hello BP,
So there is a home that I looked at today that is available for lease. It was shown to me by a property manager. It looked like a classic case of someone who accidentally turned into a landlord....
Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs. Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level. The Situation: Our ...
Vicki K.
Tenant demands that she is present during all repairs
Hi Everyone,
I have a tenant who is becoming a royal pain in my neck. She does not allow anyone to enter the premises for purposes of making repairs or inspections (required city inspections that is) unless s...
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How to find a good realtor?
I'm trying to find out how to tell if a realtor is good. There are so many of them out there. How do I find a good one? Are there questions to ask in an interview or something?
Steve Uekert
STR - Does Home Size Matter During A Recession?
Happy Wednesday everyone,I have a question that I've been pondering. After sitting on the sidelines for a long time, my wife and I are finally moving from interested, to serious in our pursuit of a STR. We're likely g...
Nick J.
Another Sub2 success!!
Doing sub2's work even in this market.
countrywide loan ARM @ 6 %
adjust in 11/11
$5,421.04 to bring current
$1,341.05 monthly payment PITI
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Leandro Zhao
Would you buy a property with long term tenants?
From your experience, is there any advantage of buying a property with long term tenants living in there?
I only see disadvantage such as, most of the time their rent is not high enough and you won't have enough cash...
Robert M.
claim of service dog after violating pet clause
Slightly high maintenance tenant brought cats into one of my SFHs. My property manager told them not allowed. They said they removed them. Months later a German Shepard is reported there by neighbors ( my best propert...