Max Bonds
Code violation, venting basement window help!!!
Hi all, Just joined the forum, I've been looking online trying to find some information on how to deal with a situation that's preventing me from passing my u and o inspection, the problem is, or problems are two b...
Douglas B.
Tenant renters insurance: can I file a claim for damages if tenant does damage?
If a tenant does damage to my unit but can't or won't pay for the repairs, can I document the damage and file a claim against his renters insurance?
Courtney Oldrin
How to write a lease and screen
Help! I am up here in mid Maine (properties in Old Town and Appleton) stuck in the fetal position- would someone help me up? Specifically, how do I write a lease and how do I screen? Is there an online service that...
Debbie J.
Section 8 Tenant wants to add 2 more-should we ask for more rent?
We have a tenant on Section 8 in Missouri. Single mother. She wants to add her son's pregnant girlfriend and, in fairness to her daughter, her boyfriend. "To help them get on their feet". (We are not here to couns...
Jeremy Hua
I cannot find a qualified tenant for my duplex, and it's depressi
Hi everyone, I purchased my firs time duplex last year in what I'd call a B- to C+ area of the Columbus, OH market. I've had at least 100 inquiries, but it's been difficult to find anyone that isn't a smoker, and has ...
Julie Groth
Expenses to expect in STR
I'm hiring a management company for my STR. Of course, I can figure out what my insurance, cable and taxes will be. But, what can I expect to spend for all of the other expenses? Consumables, utilities, repairs, yard ...
Dan Graney
Trapped Dishwasher
Recently bought a duplex and bought all new stainless appliances for the half I am going to rent out. Went to pull out the old dishwasher and realized that they installed the tile floor after the dishwasher was in pla...
Jeff Willis
Eviction Moratoriums - Stopgaps to Permanent Programs
This is a great article. There has been lots of discussion in this forum on this issue and this is just an update. Emergency eviction moratoriums were some of the first policies enacted to deal with the COVID-19 pande...
Andrew S.
PPR Note company dropping rates on existing investments?
Is anyone familiar with the current PPR situation? I am invested in their 12% fund and they are calling it ahead of the 3 year term. They offer to roll into their 10% fund for another 3 years, but why should I believ...
Emily Dixon
Reminder on maintenance
Just a friendly reminder to you property owners out on BP.
We americans are adamant about taking our cars in for service and oil changes on time. Often our houses are much more expensive then our cars yet we neglect m...