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Joshua Biondi Tenant broke lease wants to move back in (special circumstances)
15 July 2019 | 15 replies

I had a tenant, about 6 months ago, whose brother tragically committed suicide in the home. The tenant informed me that he could not afford rent because of his brother’s funeral expenses, and that he could not bare to...

Account Closed Funny but not funny tenant behavior during showings.
17 October 2018 | 99 replies

Ok, so this is kind of funny and serious at the same time. I work at a property management company and I do investing on the side. We recently had a very, very good tenant, one of the best we've had, so month to month...

Ryan Randall Lenders - Settle the score on DTI calculations!!!
24 May 2023 | 14 replies

So, I've seen posts run the gamut here on Biggerpockets when it comes to how Fannie/Freddie calculate your DTI including your rental properties.

Let's say, for arguments sake, I have 1 rental property which grosses...

Alex Martin Writing off a firearm?
16 September 2017 | 21 replies

This may be a wacky question, especially considering I couldn't find any search results pertaining to this, but can you write off the cost of a pistol as a business expense? I own almost a dozen rentals in the Tri cit...

Adam Milewski Waikoloa Beach - Hawaii
27 June 2019 | 1 reply

Considering buying a short term rental - wanted to know if anyone here has had any experiences, good, bad, ugly?   The financials look pretty sound to me.  HOA's are high, but overall seems like a good bet on the outs...

Robin Edwards Flood, or not to Flood, That is the Question!
16 September 2017 | 4 replies

BP - I live in Houston, TX, and unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about widespread flooding from Hurricane Harvey.  I personally did not flood, but there are neighborhoods that have been heavily...

Stephan K. Acrylic Paint For Shower
8 November 2016 | 14 replies

I need to refinish a tile shower. Will have to last 4-6 years. I was told that acrylic paint might be an option. However somebody else told me that the paint will start peeling.Do you have any experience?

Jaymie P. 2 things that every good newbie wholesaler should keep in mind
14 September 2015 | 3 replies

I have to admit that I almost let a guru make me believe that I could start wholesaling "WITH ABSOLUTELY NO MONEY AND NO EXPERIENCE" (in my fasting talking money guru voice, lol).After reading lots of posts about whol...

Mathew Hilton Carpenter Ants / Mold / Foundation Issues
23 September 2019 | 4 replies

Got an inspection report back from a property with the above titled issues. Here are the quotes/pics from the report:Re carpenter ants:In the EXTERIOR section: "There is missing siding at the SW corner and the old woo...

Steve Rozenberg Which is Better to Live in, Self Managed or Property Managed?
6 December 2016 | 4 replies

Why Do You Think Tenants Like Management Companies Over Self-Managed Properties?