Michael Peters
Tenants screaming mold and would like fellow PM feedback
Fair warning that this is a long story. I'm also relatively new to my PM role so any feedback on how this could have been handled better in the future and how to proceed with this situation would be beyond helpful.So...
Jeremy Anan
Dealing with a Tenant Disconnected for Unpaid Electricity Bills and Stealing Power
Hello All - I'm currently facing a challenging situation with one of my tenants and would appreciate some advice on how to handle it appropriately.
Background: The tenant in question has had their electricity discon...
Erica Dike
Design Dilemmas: What's your biggest struggle with designing your vacation rental?
What's your biggest struggle when it comes to designing your vacation rental? I'm a designer that likes sharing advice/hacks/resources specifically for investors looking to maximize their ROI.I'd love to hear your de...
Katrina P.
Problems with tenant BEFORE she moves in...HELP!!!!!
Hubby and I have multiple units out of state in Michigan. What that said, we have contractors doing the work for us, and overseeing things, while they communicate with us. I just had someone sign a lease on Monday, ...
Dean Attali
Dealing with a very expensive demanding new tenant - suggestions?
Hi BPI'm a new landlord after purchasing my first SFH in September, and my property manager placed a tenant in the house starting November 1. In the 7-8 weeks that the tenant has been there, there hasn't been a single...
Steve Walko
Classic debate: Pay down student loans or begin RE investment?
Hi everyone,I'm wondering whether my fiancé and I should begin to pay our debt down ASAP or begin investing in RE. I know there are intelligent arguments on both sides of this issue and that it depends on the details ...
Veena Vaidyanathan
Purchased a condemned property (without knowing it). Next steps?
Hi All, Noob out of state investor and this is my first investment property. I recently closed on a duplex in OH. Both units were being rented. However Renter 1 stopped paying rent during the ownership transition.Prop...
Thomas Jones
Convict moves in unannounced....
So I have my first floor tenants who give me lots of problems. I am owner occupied 4 family and I live on the top. I have had to install 4 security cameras because of him. He has generally 25 people in and out of his ...
Cheryl Crockett
2nd Hand Marijuana Smoke where Pot/Weed is Legal
This question was inspired by the discussion entitled "Caught Tenant Smoking Weed" started by @Faisal Farnas. As marijuana becomes legal in more U.S. states, many landlords and homeowners will find themselves facing t...
Weis Sherdel
Is DC-metro a good area for Buy-And-Hold strategy?
Hello BP community - I am a complete newbie and trying to embark on my first project. The education I have gained so far is pointing me to the direction of Buy-And-Hold strategy, but I have heard that DC area is not v...