Sarah Karakaian
Our First Multi Family - And We Were Duped
Well, we just closed on a 4plex. We did everything we were supposed to. We used the calculator. We calculated for CapEx and even put aside 12K for each door for emergencies.We hired a home inspector.Thank goodness we'...
Steven Barr
Are you allowed to use the security deposit to "turn" property?
Hi BP! Once a tenant leaves and you have to get your property "fix-up" ready for a new tenant, what are you allowed to use the previous tenant's security deposit for?Are you legally allowed to use it to fix "wear &...
Steven Payne
Getting pet, rat, and smoke smell out of a house
I'm renovating a house I bought that has a nauseating smell to it. We have aired the house out for a few days. There were many dogs, cats, and rats living in the house. They also smoked. The smell is probably in the w...
Shodhan Patel
Security deposit Questions
AllNeed some help/advice My tenant who rented the house for half a decade left only giving 2 wk notice (contract said 3 months). He ruined the place, more than normal wear and tear on floors, walls and bathrooms. The ...
Account Closed
The darker side of landlording
Have any of you ever been threatened, robbed, physically attacked, or felt your life was threatened by either a tennant or a prospective tennant?
I've heard of "tennants" calling to look at a property they want to re...
Sada Rafi
Keys not returned and cleaning not done
Hi all, I have 3 tenants living in a house. One has moved out as of Friday, 5 days ago and has taken her key with her. The agreement is to leave the key in the house and let the landlord know. I have emailed her askin...
Joseph Hammel
To pet or not to pet?
OK people I believe this is my first post. Im a seasoned (I think) investor of 5 years. I live in Lake City MN and have rentals there and in Red Wing MN, and Hammond MN, near Rochester MN. I currently have 36 units, a...
Dan Deschamp
what to expect from privet lenders
Hello. I am new to bigger pockets and am just starting out in buy and hold. I have worked out a great business plan that i feel if flawless. I am looking at purchasing up to 9 homes and will also be needing up to $100...
Sam Abe
Minor plumbing issue
Hi,
A week ago one of the houses I own had a plumbing issue at 1:00 am. We called the 24*7 plumbing and snaked the line immediately and later the next morning took care of changing the entire plumbing line up...
Lara N.
Long-term consequences of allowing a smoking tenant
Hello everyone,I own a one bedroom condo in a desirable neighborhood & I will be leasing my unit very soon. I already had an interested prospective tenant view the property & he's quite interested.He has a sol...