Nat C.
Poor relations with tenants
With all of my properties, I would rate my relations with my tenants as an A to A+ with regard to our correspondence, courtesy and on time rent payment.I have only 1 tenant where the relationship is very poor. This is...
Thomas O'Donnell
Which Maintenance and Repairs Should a Tenant be Responsible For?
How do you determine who is responsible for repairs/maintenance? Obviously if the furnace or AC goes out, or you have leaks coming from the roof or upstairs bathroom, it seems that it would be the landlord's responsib...
John McKee
Who has made the leap from a duplex to a 20 unit or more complex.
Interested to know from those investors that made the leap from a hand full of duplex's to a larger apartment complex. What did you learn about the bigger deal. How did you manage it? What systems did you put in p...
John Lawrence
How to Replace Property Managers in VA
Hey all,I have two properties in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area and they have been managed by the same company for many years. It's a very small company, and I've just really never had a great relationship with the...
Will K
Looking to make first purchase, feedback on this deal appreciated
So I am new to REI, have probably spent about 2-3 months browsing various online forums and searching Redfin, Zillow, etc. trying to get a feel for prices in some areas. I have around $50k cash to start out, and plan ...
Jenni Utz
The Importance of Property Management in Real Estate Investing
Property management is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of real estate investing. Whether you own a single rental property or manage a portfolio of multifamily units, effective property management...
Trevor Gaal
How do you create good-will with your tenants?
Let's share some brag stories about how you've treated your tenants like gold. Maybe an example of how you went above and beyond for them, or did something unexpected and nice, or solved a problem they were having? Af...
David C.
Waterfront Investment - Need input
Hey BP!I've been investing for several years and have acquired 8 rentals. I am interested in purchasing on the waterfront. Part of the reason is that COVID presented an obstacle that we weren't able to vacation at the...
Steve Bruza
Rental Property Driveway Repair
I have several rental properties in a HOA community. The asphalt driveways on several of the units are not good and have not been maintained over the years. I have hired a contractor to put down new asphalt and he h...
Siva T.
Transition of property management
Please let me know of your experiences in transitioning property management from a professional property manager to yourself (self-manage). I am considering this transition for my properties from small management comp...