Steve Hartkopf
When and how should retired investor sell?
I "retired" 5 years ago but kept two rentals because they're in great locations, with great tenants, good (not great) cash flow and are appreciating nicely. My plan was to sell them when I turned 70, in 5 years. Howev...
Greg Stetz
Funniest Most Bizarre Encounter?
Let's lighten the mood: What's the funniest or most bizarre encounter you've had while negotiating a real estate deal? We could all use a good laugh!
Wesley W.
How to charge for water-damaged Pergo laminate flooring
Hey BP!
Here's one for you. Tenants moved out and there is water damage to several planks of the Pergo laminate floor that was newly installed just before they moved in 3 years ago. The seams between the planks hav...
Ken P.
Reflections on the 2nd year as a multifamily owner
How quickly time flies. Seemingly just a few months ago I posted an article with thoughts on the first year as the owner of a small block of 18 apartments we bought a little over 2 years ago (see link below if you’re...
Nancy Parris
Becoming a property manager: question
I live in a condo complex as an owner. It’s a very nice place with great amenities and is kept up well. There is a unit in our building of which the single owner died (death did not occur in the unit), and the daughte...
Emily N.
ESA (Emotional Support Animal) Attacks Neighbor's Kid
Hi All!
As the title states, we manage an apartment complex with a strict no pets policy and were forced to accept a resident's dog when they submitted an ESA letter. Yesterday we received notice that the ESA (a pitb...
Richard Lovering
STR mortgage options?
Howdy BP friends! For those that play in the short term rental space, have any of you utilized the 10% down mortgage for your property? If so, what bank did you use? Wondering if there are any particular banks that ex...
Samuel Pascal
Buying townhomes in Orlando
Hello,I am from NYC and I am looking for rental properties in Orlando Kissimee area. Anyone know if Townhomes are worth looking into? Thank you.
Chris G.
Apartment Taking Down My Rent Signs
There's an apartment complex where all the units are individually owned however there's a company that owns and manages around 70% of the units as well as work on the property. I manage around 5 units split between 2 ...
Bill Dodge
Lease up at Midnight, tenant was still there hours later.
First of all - SHE IS GONE.......My tenant was given a notice to vacate by Mar 31 11:59 PMTenant provided the court a Notice to Move by Mar 31 11:59 PM on March 1The tenant did not get out by that time - she was there...