Amanda Young stumbled into real estate. After being let go from a job, dealing with a family emergency, and homeschooling her son, Amanda knew that she had to find a way to provide for her family, but also allow her t...
Leon Lee
Questions on prospects for tenants
Dear BPersI have a condo that is on the market. The rent is $2000/month. I received three applications after the open house and now have a question on choosing the best tenant. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Amo...
Brady Hanna
3/2 vs 3/1 average tenant stays
Hi fellow BP'ers! I was thinking about this question this evening as we are looking to buy a few more rentals for our portfolio. Do any of you have any idea what the difference is on average tenant stay with a 3 bed...
Stuart Fischer
Bad credit tenant but wealthy friend paying upfront
I have a prospective tenant that has informed me they have bad credit but is willing to pay 6 months in advance. Single mom coming out of divorce, recovering alcoholic, currently employed as a nurse.The weird part is ...
Chris Baxter
The plight of Canadian landlords
If you want to make your blood boil and your stomach churn, have a read through this article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada... Single mom buys a home to live in. Home has tenants that are ignoring eviction notice...
Frances L.
financial aid for kids college
My friend has a few properties. She are basically making living by collecting rent and doing property management . Rental incoming is her sole income. Since the houses she rent out is asset, house value appreciate wel...
Amanda Sutherlin
No Job, busy Mom bought 2nd Rental!
Yup, you read that right. I am a bit late in writing this post by about 6 months but still wanted to share that I actually now have 2 rentals. You can read about my first deal here: Full time JOB, Full time Single MOM...
Sharon Powell
Tenant Screening Dilemma: HUD-VASH vs. Terrible Credit
Good morning! I'm screening for my first SF rental, struggling with a decision, and would appreciate some feedback.The candidate I like best is a single mom with 4 well-behaved children. She seems to have a pretty g...
Joseph B Lively
Build home for Parent?
Hi there. I have a scenario I'd like to run by you all. I'm worried that I might be making a mistake on several fronts, but I don't know who to ask. My realtor didn't fill me with confidence.My mom and my grandmoth...
John Ignacz
Lease/Eviction question
Hi Everyone,
I'm closing on a townhome(In FL) that already has a tenant in place.
12 mnth lease with about 6 months left on it.
I'm being told that the tenant pays about 10 days late each month but she does pay the la...