David Arehart
Confusing property on the MLS
Hello BP members! I have a few questions about a deal I may have found on the MLS. I'm still new and this would be my first rental property purchase. First, what steps should I take when buying a property with tenants...
Marty G.
Advice: Landlord w/ Property Manager headaches - Alternatives?
Hi BP!First off, thanks for reading this and any help you can give would be appreciated.I own 6 units in 2 houses and going through my share of headaches with a property management company (I know this is, unfortunate...
Thomas Guertin
How often do you raise the rent on Tenants?
I was wondering what other Landlords are doing about raising rents. Do you only raise rents when your costs go up? Do you raise them to be close to market rents? Do you raise them yearly or rarely raise them?I have...
Ed Lopez
Legal repercussions for property managers
Having a bit of an issue with some of my out of state properties. I have a smaller property management service in this area that handles everything since I purchased the properties a little over a year ago. Most uni...
Elizabeth M Gunther
Detroit property management
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has had a good experience with a property managment company in Detroit? My current one is not working out.Sincerely Lizz
Chris V.
My First Deal: A Duplex
Hey folks, well I think (hope) I finally found one that will work for our first deal. We are still in negotiations, and I could use any suggestions you fine folks would have. Couple top-of-mind questions I have:1. Doe...
John Ringgold
What's the typical lease missing that you've added to yours?
What is one thing you've added to your lease that may not be in the standard lease that has prevented a problem you had from happening again? Not looking for the specific wording unless you'd like to share, but the "...
Jim Peckey
Requesting help with screening our first tenant!
Hi BP,
As
rookie landlords, we've recently listed our first unit for rent @ $850 per month - an upper 1bed/1bath apt in a duplex that we owner occupy & currently live in the lower unit. We're hoping to get so...
Chris Bingham
What systems and processes do you have in place as a landlord?
Here are some of my current systemsI have a main website for all the properties I manage. I set up a new website for each property with pictures and info on the property. These sites are referenced in each ad that I p...
Marvin Michel
My apartment is not renting, my agent says price is not the issue
Hi,I have a duplex property in Middletown Ohio. I spent the last few months fixing the foundation of my property, but now that's been completed and my home is up for rent, but it's been sitting on the market going on ...