Michael Ciesielski
Allowing Pets in Rentals
What are people's thoughts of allowing tenants to have pets in their rentals? Also, I live in a city where it's more common to see someone with a pit bull than not; what are your thoughts of "aggressive" breeds?
Flora Granter
Would you rent to a renter with four dogs
We closed a single family house last month. The house is move-in ready with fresh carpets. One potential renter contacted us that she is selling her house which closes Dec 31. She is looking for a 6-month lease and...
Robby Gallegos
New Santa Cruz Investor
Hi everyone! My name is Robby and I am a new investor in Santa Cruz, CA. I am a full-time paramedic, and I am looking to start investing in real estate to start making income outside of work as I realize that I won't ...
Lesley Futterknecht
Noob here. Overwhelmed by response to my 'for rent' sign.
This is a good problem to have, but I have no idea what the best way is to handle it. Hubs and I closed on our first ever income property last Friday. It's an unoccupied duplex in a so-so part of town (but on the bo...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, November 9, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, November 9, 2020)
The election is finally over. Now we can return to ...
Paul Meyer
How many hosts request picture ID confirmation before check in / STR insurance
My STR is actually in Vermont but that doesn't even exist on BP. lol. I'm starting up again after a 10 year lapse. Exiting flipping back into rental market. My question is how many hosts or property managers request a...
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Coronavirus deaths 348 Since Jan 1 - Flu deaths 23,000 Since Jan
U.S. Coronavirus deaths 348 Since Jan 1 - U.S. Flu deaths 23,000 Since Jan 1 - numbers from the CDCDo you see the irony?Panic, Panic, Panic. and for what? Follow the money. Who gains the most by setting the word in PA...
Stephen E.
Pet Restrictions
I am renting a unit and have had a series of would be tenants with large dogs. One had a 50 lb lab, the other a 60 lb German Shepherd. They both asked why I limit dogs to 20 lbs only, and pretty much asked what c...
Ted Klein
Inherited Tenant With Small Dog & No Pet Policy
Hello BP, I just closed on a duplex in Marysville WA. One unit is vacant and the other has an inherited tenant with a small dog. There is a $200 non-refundable pet deposit in place. When we purchased the property we w...
James Joyce
Honolulu Condo - Buy now or wait?
Hi everyone! I'm currently renting an apartment in Downtown Honolulu and have been looking to purchase a 2-3 BR condo in the Kaka'ako / Ala Moana / Waikiki area, somewhere in the range of $450k-600k (I'm already pre-a...