Joshua Dorkin
What are your Thoughts / Opinions / Advice on Attic Fans
Hey All -
I've got a question about attic fans (not whole house fans) that I hope to get some feedback on. The attic fan in my house has been non-functional since we moved in 3+ years back. I've heard so much mixed...
Colleen F.
dis-incentives/ fines for bad behavior
Ok there are late fees and buyout the lease clauses. We even have a fee associated with a citation for our student rentals but what other fines/fees/disincentives can you enforce? I have a tenant , thankfully she ...
Marsha Burks
Tenant began minor auto repair & cleaning in garage - RISKY ?
After move-in, one of my tenants began a business of purchasing used or auctioned cars, doing minor repairs and cleaning in the garage, and transporting to a used car dealership to sell. I was not aware of this activi...
Tyreek King-El
Stashing away for Vacancy. Does it actually matter?
Does stashing away for vacancy really mean anything? The idea behind stashing for maintenance and Cap-Ex make sense, but for vacancy, say you start out with a new rental, and you put away 3-5% for vacancy per month. L...
Chris Pincus
Help Landlord Taking Advantage!
Recieved letter today from landlord saying I owe a 250 late charge, and 18% interest after today for not paying my rent to them, saying its in breach of the lease.I spoke with them 8-12-2014 about infestation of mold ...
Chris Babcock
Tenant Heat Preferences
Have a general question poll for the community: Have you ever had a potential tenant lose interest in your property because of the heat fuel source?I.E. I have a duplex that has an oil boiler on one side, it's a PITA ...
Account Closed
Mixed Opinions on Asbestos.. What is yours?
Hello all!
I purchased my first flip house on Monday and as a new real estate investor, I would like to get some experienced rehabber's opinions on the threat of asbestos. I searched BP for asbestos-related forums b...
Virgil Nethercott
Declo Mobile Home Park
Investment Info:
Mobile home buy & hold investment.
Current
Declo Mobile Home Park was acquired November 30th, 2018 by Virgil Nethercott on behalf of Declo MHP, LLC and under the management of VBN, L...
Adam Shindler
Inherited Tenants
Hello BP Community,It appears as if I will be inheriting tenants in one unit of a duplex I am purchasing. Here is my questions:The current tenants are smokers, the unit reeks of smoke, and I can't imagine the damage ...
Roger Vi
Renting home to kids, toddlers
Hey for the first time I am renting a home out to a family with 4 kids. Their ages range from 8 months-16 years old. What are some things I should be extra careful about? I am mostly concerned with safety issues. Are ...