Dennis Meppelink
How to screen a tenant who never had a landlord before?
Hi there, Every body knows you have to screen your new tenant.One of the points is to check the previous landlords of the tenant.What can you do if the tenant sold his house and wants to rent your house? Can you do an...
Sean Walton
Other Condo Owners Delinquent on HOA Dues
Hi all, I think I already know the answer but I need help convincing my other board members. My neighbors are about $6000 behind on their monthly payments of about $400. The frustrating thing is they do not live i...
Paul Zofsak
Looking to flip to support my buy and hold addiction
I currently exercise a buy and hold strategy, but have decided to do a couple of flips in between rentals to generate extra working capital. Obviously a flipping strategy is going to be different from buy and hold, i...
Alissa Engel
Perspective on ESA’s from a Mental Health provider
I recently had an encounter with an ESA situation at one of my rental properties that prompted me to do some research. It was so bogus that I couldn’t look the other way. I am a mental health therapist in private prac...
Chris Svendsen
Property Damage from Neighbors Contractor
I have a property located in Altoona PA where we just finished interior renovations getting unit ready to go on market. I am out of state investor so not at home all the time. One morning got a call from a contracto...
Audrey Van
Cash for keys during Covid
I have a single family home in Fulton County, Georgia with a tenant that has been in place for a few years. She has gotten behind on her rent before but would eventually clear her debts and any fees. This tenant sto...
Andrea Finkelstein
Anyone Know - tenants who haven't lost income still protectected?
We know Trump has staved evictions for some non-paying renters for now (hud/fha properties - protecting those losing income or experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic). But, does this apply to those who ha...
John Hsu
Old detached storage room declared un-permitted, help!
Hi All,Would really appreciate BP community's help here.We have an investment property in San Jose, CA. The house has a detached garage with a side storage room about 180 sqft. All record indicated that the detache...
Kelsey Illuzzi
Just purchased first duplex. What info do I need from tenants?
Hi there. I'm new here and new to the world of of real estate. We are very excited to learn as much as we can! My fiance and I purchased our first house last Friday. It is a duplex that is currently occupied on one si...
Erica Moore
Multiple property discounts from property managers
Does anyone have any advice for getting discounts from a property manager for multiple properties? I currently have a PM for one property and am considering using them for a second. Things have gone well, but I've onl...