Max M.
MS Access, LibreOffice Base, etc. -- Making my own databases for mah biz
So I originally thought using these types of database programs would require weeks of my time to get working for taking care of my organizations requirements for tracking all the stuff I need to track for creative rea...
M.C. Nachtigal
Seattle's Latest Insanity: ban criminal background checks
I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday. I would be surprised if it does not pass. This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...
Timothy W.
Ginsburg supports my theory on liberalism and eugenics.
I need a radio show. I'm getting too good at this.
The day before yesterday I was attacked for making the assertion that the many of the roots of modern liberalism (in both parties - liberalism is not just about Dem...
Ryan Dossey
Thinking about getting my conceal carry....
I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...
James R. Copeland
Craziest Tenant Experience?
So I have to share mine, because it just happened this week. We went back and forth with the tenant in our rental home but finally convinced them to move out without having to go the eviction route. When they did fina...
Christian Rojmar
Tenant going through hardship
Good morning BiggerPockets,
Would love to get your input on how to deal with the following situation.
My tenant for the last 7 months whos lease will expire at end of May next year just called me and told me that on...
Mike Shemp
Need Advice- My sister in law is living with a roommate who is physically abusing her
Hello BP Community,I will try and keep this post as short as I can, but ultimately I'm looking to ask the landlord and legal experts in this community about any advice that can be given to my sister-in-law about the s...
Andy W.
Do potential tenants balk at screening costs?
I'm preparing to show an apartment to several potential tenants tonight and I'd like to run credit/background checks on anyone who applies.From the services I've explored, it seems your average suite of reports comes ...
Chris B.
Declaring service animals / emotional support animals prior to signing the lease
I've converted to being a pet friendly landlord. It seems over the past few years that 75% of the applicants have pets so it makes sense to do so. Conversion of flooring to accommodate this is expensive and I charge...
Katie Willcox
Pre-Screening - Are We Being Too Tough?
Hi Everyone!We took possession of our first rental on July 15th and we are self-managing it. We've prepared a pre-screening questionnaire with guidance from Heather & Brandon Turner's Managing Rental Properties b...