Susan M.
Eviction "dismissed without prejudice"
When researching applicants I review county court records. I've recently had several applicants with eviction cases that were dismissed without prejudice.Our policy is to not rent to anyone that has ever been served ...
Rich Weese
Anyone see a problem with this besides me?
UsaToday had an article the other day on social changes in our country.
The % of babies born to single moms has risen about 1% per year each of the last 5 years. It now stands at over 45% of babies born. My guess...
Karen Bickford
Do you ever feel like a predator?
As investors we are always looking for a good deal as that is how we grow learn and hopefully prosper.I just logged off of the MLS feeling disgusted with myself for feeling like well, a predator. Googling an owner...
Cameron Riley
SEC-8 - INNER CITY LANDLords/Investors - VIEW this
Just finishing my open house with another list of prospective tenants I had received from Zillow... I have a few questions for my fellow city investors... - What has helped you find the most quality/qualified tenants?...
Adam Craig
Is a commercial property management company necessary to scale?
I am relatively new to commercial real estate with 4 buildings under my belt in 3 years. So I am learning as I go and would love you to critique what I am about to say.In my 8 years of residential single family rental...
Patrick Connell
Lease Clause - What is Your Favorite Clause? [List]
There are literally hundreds and hundreds of clauses that you can find throughout BiggerPockets that people add to their leases. However, in all my searching, I wasn't able to find one single source that lists all ...
Scott Pigman
Realtor gave our lock box code away
So how's this for a shady situation,Yesterday, I'm working from home - a house which we have on the MLS as a rental.Some realtor -- and we're still trying to figure out who exactly she was,1. Did not schedule a showin...
Wes Glass
Tenant sneaks in pitbull as ESA after signing a lease for a no animal property!
I am a landlord for a couple duplexes. Been doing this for about 10 years. My property management just put in a tenant in side A of one of the duplexes. I have a no animal policy (unless it's service animal which is r...
Liz C.
Applicant with Marijuana conviction from 7 years ago.
Hi all ,
Would you take someone from Marijuana conviction from 7 years ago as tenant ?
When they say Marijuana conviction means he smoke marijuana or could mean he was selling it?
Is easy to get rid of marijuana sm...
Gary Dale McKee
Need advice on wether or not to rent to people on disability.
So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner. I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits. I know enough to know that...