Phil Petite
Need Some Help/Advice - Tenant in Place and Not Paying
Hi BP!One of the rentals that I own in Memphis, TN that I bought in early January had a Section 8 tenant already in place, the deal looked good on paper, but I forgot to ask for the rent ledger. It turns out that the ...
Account Closed
Late paying tenant, what should I do?
Hello BP team!
I wanted to pick everyone's brain on an issue that I'm having.....I have a tenant that is paying rent, but it is late every month. She pays the late fee, and actually breaks up the rent payment into tw...
Ross Bernard
Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
I found an HVAC tech online who had 64/64 five-star reviews on Google Maps. There was nothing but praise for him, so I gave him a shot. He diagnosed my problem as a faulty control board. He quoted me $700 for the boar...
Arianne L.
Florida Security Deposit Dispute - help appreciated
Hello BP community. I thought that I would get great advice and insight from fellow BP members regarding a security deposit claim that I want to dispute.Background: My husband and I rented a 2/2 apartment for 18 month...
Patrick Fraire
What to do when you find structural damage while in escrow
Im about halfway through escrow period structural damage was found during the inspection. My inspection contingency window closes in two days. What should my next steps be?
FYI
This is a tri plex in downtown River...
Jason Peterson
Provided lawnmower legalities
What are the legal ramifications of providing lawnmowers to tenants? I have been told multiple things. One, never provide a lawnmower as you are now legally responsible for any accident that may occur. Two, the owner ...
Maggie Jones
Eeked out a Success in the Desert
When my husband and I were living in Los Angeles I fell in love with Joshua Tree and the little homesteader cabins out there. We were finishing up DIY remodels of our duplex in LA and fourplex in Pasadena when I could...
Nicole Grenier
Remodeling a Kitchen
Hi All,I am remodeling a kitchen in a 2 family house I just bought. I am upgrading the full unit to be more modern and have an open concept. The house is in West Hartford CT, a very nice area where a lot of professio...
Tevis Verrett
Solar Panels, Multi-Family, & Charging/Collecting Utilities: How To?
Good Morning my BP Peeps!
I read a post by Joe Bertolino that piqued my interest. He had just installed solar panels on his property and was awaiting the outcome.
I then searched BP to see if this question was alre...
Paige Seeley
First rental property guidance!
I'm closing on my first investment property this week! Since this is all new to me, I'm looking for some advice and I had some questions about self-managing the property. 1. Would you recommend periodic check-ins at t...