Steven Peterson
Credit score barely below requirement, accept or decline?
We have potential tenants that seem like a great fit other than the credit score is just below our requirement of 600. Is there a good way to make up for this? Conditional lease? Increase deposit requirement?
Michael Wegner
Attorney Recommendations STL - Thank you!
Hi Everyone, I am looking for a good lawyer to go over some landlording basics with. I am finally jumping in the pool and will be self-managing a 4plex while living in it starting in June. I got the majority of my doc...
George Eliot
Am I business owner -- and if so, can I deduct start up expenses for preparing a rental?
Hi everyone,
I was recently gifted a house that I am currently living in but would like to move out of and rent in the very near future. The house needs some major repairs - pool, possible extermination of pests, et...
Dianne Thomason-Taylor
Investing near Dallas?
What areas near Dallas would be a good area to invest in rental properties?
Gabrielle Jackson
Roommate moved out without paying.
I rented out one of my rooms in my home. I had the roomie sign a lease. She gave me a notice and basically stayed the whole month and moved out without paying. I’m not sure what I can do but what can I do in the futur...
Andrew Bane
First & last month rent
I know in New Jersey you can only collect one & 1/2 months security. But when doing a lease & collecting money, can you get the first and last months rent. I always get screwed when the lease is up they don't ...
Evan Poole
House Hacking with a young family
Hello BP family. I am looking to starting investing soon. I have been going back and forward with the decision to buy a single first for MY OWN FAMILY or buy an investment property. Currently I am renting myself and h...
K Koski
Any experienced investors in Hartford Connecticut?
So I’ve been researching small residential buildings around 6-9 units , and I come to find price ranges relatively low compared to New York obviously. Contrary by word of mouth I’ve heard about bad experiences with la...
Anant Lal
Landlord Roommate Lease Agreement
I just purchased my first property. It is a 3/3.5 in Houston. I am planning on living in it until I can save up enough money to buy a second downpayment. Since I have two extra bedrooms, I am planning on leasing them ...
Mike Finn
Best practices for landlord to breaking a lease?
Hello everyone! Question - I have heard/read about what happens when a tenant breaks a lease (loss of security deposit, paying rent for a number of remaining periods, etc.) but what happens when a landlord decides to ...