Nazz Wang
What Color Are Your Rentals?
Hi BP Family,I want to ask what your favorite wall paint color and finish (flat, satin, etc.) are for your rentals. Or if you have a bad color or brand that failed miserably, please do tell.I have always painted my pr...
Wilson Jing
Short Sell problem... Seller seek to Stay 11 days
Good morning everyone,My name is Wilson and I am an investor who owns 8 properties in Jackson MS. I have a day job and real estate is something I do on the side. So I have a contract for a short sell and everything i...
Marc Shin
STR soap and toilet paper
Hello. For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper? Or can I get the Costco brand items??
Tashsa Holmes
Allergic reaction to cat in upper unit
Hi everyone! l have a house with two units. New tenant moved in Sept 1st into back lower unit.A friend on behalf of him is using his cell via text to contact me. (I'm assuming friend is contacting due to language bar...
Ryan Lee
Greetings from Brooklyn, New York
Hi everyone,
I just joined BiggerPockets and am excited to read through the wealth of information on this site and learn from all of you. I have been researching real estate for the past couple of years and ...
Arun Gupta
Property management company termination fees
I signed a contract with a property management company about 2 weeks ago. Their service was pretty poor over the two weeks and so I decided to cancel. For example, their response time was super delayed and the contrac...
Eric H.
Itemized Receipt For Turnover and Charges Reasonable?
I use a property management company I just had my first turnover on my rental property and have a couple of questions.Here is the receipt for the turnover and the cost:Make ready Replaced carpet & padding in livin...
Mark Fitzpatrick
Yikes, how would you like this guy to be your tenant?
I can't help but feel for the poor landlord who ended up with this guy:
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/03/30/hoarder-evicted-from-friendship-apartment/
Charlie John
Ever feel bad buying houses at big discounts??
Recently, I bought a house for 100k direct from homeowners.The place was an absolutely mess. Hoarder mentality going on. Along with animal pee, feces and even snakes in the basement. No not the kind you see Mitch from...
Derek Famulari
REO Property with Oil Tank Strategy
Hey BP Family! I am hoping to pick your brains on a strategy when negotiating a deal with a REO property with an inactive, underground oil tank on the property. Here is some background: The property is REO 2-Fam and l...