Kyle Burrows
Unapproved Pet - Not on Lease
Hello BP! We are managing our first rental property and have come across a concern with pets at the property. We approved 1 dog (specifically identified on the lease) for the tenants. We recently learned that they too...
Thuy Pham-Satrappe
Do you invest in high crime areas?
For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...
Mark Werner
Potential Tenant Refusing Application Process
I have a potential renter who is refusing to go through the application process. Meaning, not providing his social security number to use a service for credit check and background check. He intendeds to rent through t...
Joshua Dorkin
Diary of a New Construction Project
Back in March 2013, BiggerPockets and J Scott collaborated to release two books -- The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs (check them out here if you haven't already). As part of the book ...
Mergim Kacija
HOA fined me $12,000 for allegedly short-term renting my condo (Chicago)
Hello BP Community,I've been accused of short-term renting my unit (which I have not) and was fined $12,000. Furthermore, the building's bylaws have a 25% rental cap, and my unit is NOT approved, yet I informed them t...
Kevin Harrison
smokers?
I have been a part of BP for over a year now and have been a smoker since I was way to young, but my question is when did smokers get such a bad rap?I personally don't smoke inside of even my own home, not even once. ...
William C.
The market downturn is here, at least in my market. Anyone else?
It's here. The shift is upon us. Whether a crash is to follow, I am not sure, but the rising tide that we have all been riding for the last 9 nears to reaching it's tipping point. I seriously have no more time to w...
Ricardo Murph II
New landlord - Current tenant has a Pitbull, best way to proceed
Just closed on a Duplex in Cleveland Ohio. When setting up insurance with a broker the company with the best rates does no allow for pitbulls. Well my tenant has a pit and two chihuahuas. He is on month to month payin...
Gary F.
San Jose ADUs. Experiences to share?
Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile. To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start. My backyard thou...
Jeremiah Dye
Dress for success, really matter??
Hello all! I was just thinking before I go to a new small bank and inquire about financing and opening new accounts, how important are the clothes I wear? Let me tell you about my everyday work attire, I’m blue collar...