Lukas Smith
Renters Insurance for Mid-Term
I'm preparing to list my first mid-term rental (and first rental overall) shortly! Is it normal to require renters insurance for a mid-term rental?
Eric Zheng
Renter moved before eviction order
My tenant did not pay rents for several months. So I filed eviction case. But they just moved before the eviction order to arrive. I guess I will go to the sheriff office the next step. I am wondering someone have sim...
Fred Derst
Renter with non working girlfriend
How do you evaluate a renters ability to pay if they have a non working girlfriend and child?I know 3 times rent is rule but do you increase this by the number of others in the home?Also what to do with people who cla...
Tony Blaine
Renter Vs Landlord Friendly States
Given that we are at the high end of the real estate cycle in most MSA's, has your criteria for multifamily investing in renter or landlord friendlier states changed?
Marty Gangler
Can renters sue a contractor?
I have a rental house that has had some water issues. Sewer back-ups and gound water in the basement. I've immediately come and cleaned anything up for the renters but it has happened just too many times and I hired...
Jeff Fairchild
Renter still in the house
What do you do if you get a lead to buy a house but there is still a renter living there? He said that I could come take a look at the property but just the outside. What should I say? How would I structure the dea...
David Duong
landlord liability and renter's insurance
Hi everyone,
Posted this on the landlord forum because I didn't realize that there was an insurance forum.
I'm a little confused. To protect myself from liability, my insurance agent suggested two things: either re...
David J.
Buying a house with renters
I am buying a house with renters in place and need some advice from some seasoned knowledge holders. Scheduled to close July 20th. The rent is about 15% a below market rate and lease ends in October. I have inspected ...
Hal Cranmer
4 plex with Bad Renters
I am looking to purchase a 4 plex for about $210000 that makes about $3800/month in rent with little fix up. The trouble is the neighbors say the place has some drug dealers in it and I'm pretty sure I will have to k...
Mario T.
buying with renter in place
I need a consensus on something. I'm considering purchasing a duplex with renters in place. I'll be a first time landlord. What are all the things i should be looking for? Pitfalls? Red flags? Any info regarding...