John White
Do You Require Tenants To Carry Renter's Insurance? Why?
Good Evening...I've seen a lot of leases where the property owner requires the tenant to show proof of Renter's Insurance. Is this something that you do? Why? I guess the real question is what impact does it have o...
Udit Multani
Property going through Divorce
Hi all,This is my first question, but I hope I will find the answers on this platform. References - I am not referring any names in this post for the sake of privacy for the home-owners and hence the characters in thi...
James Cheung
how to dispose abandoned personal property of a trustee sales
This is my first time buying from a trustee sales. The house is vacant. But the home owner left with a lot of personal belongings there, mostly clothes and junks. But there are two cars sitting in the backyard whic...
Mark Yuschak
Tenant passed away in an apartment
Just as the topic title states..
I got the call earlier today from a neighboring apartment. That tenant was complaining of an odor and asked if I had heard from the elderly lady next door. I hadn't. He took it upo...
Mike Gordon
Fence replacement question
I recently bought another rental property, SFR. The fence on one of the sides of the property is in terrible shape and could affect the ability to charge market rent in my opinion. I contacted the owner of the house n...
Jon S.
How do I Acct for dep after tenant breaks lease?
Background: Tenant broke 1 year lease, which would have ended Dec 9th. She had some late fees accruing and didn't pay October 10th rent, and let me know Oct 12 by text that she was breaking the lease but wanted to sta...
NORMAN HAYNES
NO Communication Method w/ Tenant - Covid Related
I have a ten year tenant at small rental house. ONE Year lease to start but M2M now. Person has been exceptional at making sure rent is paid exactly 1st of month (perhaps obsessed with it) Have had very few problems u...
Shyam Sah
Garage Rental Lease
Hello,I am renting a detached garage to a tenant for $100 a month. Can someone share their garage rental leases? I am not sure what terms to include and what not to include. I appreciate your help in advance.Thank you...
Alex Nelson
Need a good R.E. Lawyer in DFW
I just purchased my first duplex and after we just closed the sale, i realized that we never discussed the tenants deposits. When i asked the seller to send me the deposits for my inherited tenants, he said that this ...
Bonnie Low
What to do with my 401k?
I've recently left my long time W2 job after my leave of absence expired when caring for my husband. I have a decent 401k that I do not want to leave in the stock market. Is an SDIRA my only option if I want to use th...