Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (378)
Barry Alter Tenant move out after 2 weeks because of a robbery. do i have to give back the security deposit?
3 July 2015 | 8 replies

I rented out one of my apartments to new tenants. after 2 weeks they had a robbery.the tenants were scared to stay in the apartment so they moved out. now they're asking back for the security deposit. what do i do am ...

Michael Allen Freeto Rental Insurance Advice
31 January 2020 | 1 reply

Anybody have any advice on insurance options for rental properties.  I just purchased two side by side single family homes and now am attempting to figure out what kind of insurance coverage I need.  I assume everyone...

Jason Malabute DONT BE STUCK IN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOREVER
21 September 2020 | 34 replies

Most big time investors tell you to skip SFH and jump straight to multi -units.  If you have the stomach to invest at least $100k in your first real estate deal without any knowledge and extensive knowledge then go ah...

Lance Queen 4 plex in c- d+ area
30 January 2019 | 8 replies

I found a 4 plex in an area I said I would never invest in but the seller is only asking $15k. It’s not what I would call a war zone but there are still burglaries and drugs in the area. 99 times out of 100 I would wa...

Sam Leon Citizens Insurance
12 November 2014 | 0 replies

I have Citizens Insurance dwelling policy on a triplex and I noticed a "PROTECTIVE DEVICE CREDIT".Looking that up online there is a reference to it on how this credit is calculated:PROTECTIVE DEVICE CREDIT: Burglar = ...

Curt Bixel Preventing burglary and squatters at a short term rental
1 February 2022 | 5 replies

Recently, I had a break in at a short term rental I have in Columbus, Ohio.  The unit had only been vacant for two days when someone kicked in the back door.  I was lucky notice the break in quickly, as I just happene...

Nathan Gesner Dear Landlord: Don't Be This Guy!
25 July 2021 | 2 replies

Cameras and microphones are everywhere. Built into televisions, laptops, Alexa, Google and Apple devices, not to mention a slew of "spy" cameras designed to look like ordinary household items (water bottles, phone cha...

Joe Ebanks Benefit to Landlord for requiring renters insurance
6 December 2016 | 3 replies

Just wondering why it is advised that landlords require this. I have heard this a few times now and I thought it just covered the tenants belongings..

Wendy Carbone Tenant Screening
17 November 2016 | 2 replies

Hello all,  I am in the process of screening potential renters for my property and used Smartmove to do a check on this particular person.  The criminal report came back with 8 hits ....5 of them exact name matches th...

Adriel Hsu Help Analyzing a 14 unit apartment
8 June 2018 | 6 replies

Hello, I have a 14 unit deal I am looking to purchase, but a few things are making me hesitant so I’m reaching out to BP for opinions. See the 3 things after the financials Purchase price: $390,000 I can get financing...