John Thedford
How Important Is A Large Kitchen To Tenants (and investors)
Hello all:I have been looking at a potential rental. It is a SFR about 2200 s.f. in the Cape Coral area. It is a 4 BR typical build on well and septic. I talked to the seller and it is bordering on a distress sale. Th...
Account Closed
How to get rid of dead person smell?
I'm working with a landlord whose last tenant killed himself in the unit and was not discovered for two weeks in the middle of summer. The landlord hired ServPro to "clean up" the place but the smell still lingers....
Ming Lim
A cat left behind!!
I have a tenant that just moved out, but left behind all their furniture, food and worst of all they left their cat! It's a real shame that we can't take damage deposits in
The cat is a first for me in the la...
Dan B.
Mold in Rental House; Landlord does not want to address
I'm currently renting in the San Diego area; renting a house close to the beach. A few days ago, I noticed mold growing on one of the bedroom walls and around the windows. I told my landlord. His response was, "Yep. I...
Ralph Dicharry
Flooded Houses in Louisiana
Hi BP community! Just looking to get a little help on flooded houses in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. I've been presented with 2 really good opportunities on flooded homes that took on 7' of water but I think I...
Steven Tierney
1st Rehab: Water Damage + Mold?
Hi everybody,I finally viewed a property I've had my eye on for a while now here in Massachusetts and I am intrigued by it because of it's location in a coastal town with good resale values (I have a post going about ...
Matthew Jones
Choice Between TWO Beginner Moves?
I’m 32 yo, having a later start to a career than I would have wished. Around one year into my A.A. Degree in machining technology as well as into a new machining apprenticeship job. Humbly making less money than most ...
Albert Johnson
Gas oven in tenants apartment not working
I have a tenant whose gas oven isn't working. The top burners work but the oven doesn't. How do you usually handle these issues?I plan to go get a first hand look at the issue and see if there is gas getting through t...
Daniel Netzer
Tenant wants me to pay for imaginary pest issue...
Hey there! I wasn't sure how to handle this one because I was caught off guard. Curious to get the take from objective and experienced landlords. So I have a good tenant who has been around for a few years and a good...
Cory Benhardt
How did you raise your down payment for your first deal?
Trying to save up as much as possible for my first buy and hold property. Any tips to get the best ROI to raise money for a down payment?