Jennie Jones
Going through our first eviction
We own a nice/decent rental in a working class neighborhood. We entered the apartment to make an agreed upon repair to find loads of drug paraphernalia all over the living room. Our lease strictly prohibits drugs/smok...
Elizabeth Wilson
Humor in the grossness of a foreclosure..
We bought a REO and finally got to do the first walk through this weekend.By the time I got to the master bath, the stench was almost overwhelming. But then when I say their most recent reading choices, I lost it!At ...
Joe Di Fonzo
First Purchase Made! Multi-Unit Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Proud to announce we purchased our first multi-family home (triplex):-Purchase price: $320,000-Needs some improvements in each unit (kitchen, bathroom cosmetic modernization) likely to be in the neighbourhood of $20,0...
Kevin Crowell
Notes, I have never done notes but now have 4 and need advice
Can Anyone direct me to a company or person that does all the closing title work etc. The title company I use doesn't do notes and cant recommend anyone. Also if I foreclose on a note do I have to auction it or can I ...
Vik Desai
"Crazy cat lady" but paying well above market and pays early every time. How much pressure should I keep on her?
I've got 4 units that I rent out furnished and all bills paid.My target market is guys coming into town for work and want to save compared to a hotel, Most of my contracts are month to month, I'm getting nearly double...
Kelly N.
Tenant wants to move to larger unit with dogs
Hi all,
I am wondering about keeping some apartments pet free, but in the same house where there are already dogs (previous landlord allowed)?
I have a triplex with two one bedroom units in it. One will be vacant i...
Dylan Paul
Share your realtor War Stories with me
So here's my realtor story. I started working with a realtor who is a family friend. He had done multiple deals with my father, mostly SFRs. I'm now in my late 20s and thought I'd give him a shot due to years of exper...
Marc Estepa
Hawaii Landlord using $4000 deposit to fund carpet remodel
Aloha. I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with. My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front: The owner is hinting at replacing his e...
Lilly Fang
tenant reports ants.spiders, does landlord pay for pest control?
The tenant reported that they have recently noticed an increase in bugs and spiders inside the house and wasps in the front yard. They got scared that the kids will be bitten by spiders. They would like to have a pest...
Brad Gibson
Investment Advisor Challenging Real Estate vs Equities
I recently met with a financial advisor who wants to win my business. The conversation was on the whole very good as there were some things that I hadn't considered that my wife and I need to tend to in order to shor...