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I just finished reading Buy and Rent Forclosures byJoseph Neilson.
Mr Neilson advocates stripping houses of central air, garbage disposals and many other amenities in order to eliminate maintenance costs.
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Hey everyone. I have heard on the shows and from investors that when they make improvements to a property they "tenant proof" them. An example of this I have heard on the podcasts is vinyl flooring that is durable a...
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I am revamping my lease agreement and I am wondering what to do about some of the appliances. I have appliances like the refrigerator and washer/dryer available with the rental because they were leftover appliances fr...
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Hi Everyone,My brother has a rental property in Birmingham Alabama and now has a situation. He was brand new and was the nice landlord and therefore as of today August 1st, July rent has not been paid. There are two...
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Has anyone here ever done mold remediation. I am thinking of purchasing a property from the bank. There is a lot of mold problems with the home, however the bank is willing to pay for the repair. Is there a tricky ...
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WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/eviction-phoenix-constable-1...PHOENIX—On a recent afternoon, Rhys Torres crossed a partly shaded courtyard to a white stucco building. He tapped on a door and a woman in a fleece...
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Dear BP Family, Here comes another encounter of LL/Tenant question for the experienced Landlords out there. I've received a request to provide professional pest control service from tenant to help eliminate pest iss...
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Introduction
Buying a property can be a thrilling adventure, especially when you're searching for the perfect place to call home or a smart investment opportunity.But before you dive headfirst into the world of real ...
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If you were a contractor or a real estate agent or a property investor or a landlord etc in the state of Minnesota, would you use the service of a junk removal company on a contract basis if that company was able to w...
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Over the years of landlording and owning property in a college town, I have noticed that my Special Stipulations section in my leases have taken on some strange phrases and warnings to new tenants. It seems that e...