Vinh Nguyen
Inherit tenant cannot leave and has not paid rent
Hi, my partner and I are getting ready to close on a triplex. Our contingency was that the tenant would have to leave by 1/12/21. However, he is a section 8 tenant and the city is having a hard time finding a new plac...
James Torrey
Newbee Starting out in Suffolk Va.
Hi BP members. My name is Jim Torrey and I think I would like to get into Real Estate Investing, but I don't know if it's too late for me to start. I'm 61 and just went out on disability because of a back injury. I've...
Bienes Raices
Viburnum as substitute for fence?
The backyard of the house has 6 foot tall wood fence except for a 15 foot gap near the front, where there is a chain link fence instead.
The fence person wants $375 to put new fence in (two wood panels). I was thinki...
Jacqueline Coombs
Rehab and raise rent OR avoid turnover costs?
Hi, everyone! I bought a 3/2 SFR (C+ class) last October for $55k with a 5 year tenant. I raised her rent from $765 to $800 in January on a M2M. I was originally planning on lightly rehabbing the unit (5k) this spring...
Nick Mainella
Good places for flyers/business cards?
Hi All,In my voracious quest to start and spread my marketing, I had a question for all of you wholesalers out there.I'm thinking on top of direct mail, bandit signs, etc. it would be a good idea to start leaving busi...
Luke H.
overlooked/ common deposit deductions, no fowarding address
Hope all is well.What are common and overlooked deposit deductions? Including pet deposits?If the tenant doesn't leave on the date can I charge for the extra days?What about my holding cost until I get it rented again...
Martha Maxim
reducing rental liabilities in California
California has laws that can leave landlords on the loosing end of the deal. Like how it can take so long to get someone evicted. That is very frightening to me, since retaliation by wrecking your property is more ...
Account Closed
Rodent Issue - How to Handle
I have a mice issue at my property and tenants on all 3 floors are complaining. I called an exterminator, and their only proposal was to seal off holes and lay traps on all floors. So, I've decided to do that work mys...
Dave Richards
Best Retail Strategy
About to start a rehab on a 2 bedroom ranch with a basement in Cincinnati. The basement has a few leaks but has a full size window that would make adding a 3rd bedroom pretty easy. Some windows are newer and some ar...
Ian R.
Owner Can't Get Squatters Out of Her House - Atlanta Area
So, I just read this story about a homeowner who has squatters in her house but because of the way the laws in Georgia are apparently written, the authorities won't kick the squatters out. Absolutely crazy!https://www...