Jon S.
Tenant From Hell Left But Didn't Leave Keys
A Florida tenant has been one of those nightmare tenants. I acquired the unit with them in it, but I asked them to move right away, and they asked if they could stay one more month, this went on for 8 months. I needed...
Adam Moehn
Do you update electrical in your rentals?
When I'm looking at houses to purchase as rental properties, a decent percentage still have fuse boxes. Many also have all or mostly two prong outlets. I feel like a lack of 3 prong outlets is impractical for modern l...
Alberto C.
Bought the house for 300k, put 300k in fancy renovation,
I bought a 1959 house for 300k in 2018, 2400 sqf, in Gainesville Florida, 1 mile north of UF campus. I live in the house and I work at UF. I paid off the loan in 2021 (inheritance plus good savings from my job, and A...
Erica Payne
A shout out from the 'burgh
As of April 2016, I am new to this game. I currently am a social worker, working with families throughout 2 counties in western PA. I love my job, but can't stand the paycheck! That's why I'm excited to start in real ...
Yulia J.
How to compensate tenants for no electricity in the building?
We plan to update the electrical in our 3-flat building. We live in 1 unit and rent out the other 2. The electrical system here is old, so this is for safety and for better utilities separation. Our electrician says...
Gaurav Raj
Leased tenant moved out and left keys with bunch of hooligans
Hello Everyone-I recently purchased two rental 4-plexes. Today I came to know from tenants that one of the guy has moved out sometime back and there are still multiple folks come and go all the time. There are suspect...
Joshua Feit
Rooming house investing // jitters
I have an opportunity to purchase a duplex in a C/D neighborhood -- 8br/6ba total. It's a newer property (2009) with very little maintenance (just some carpet, paint in some rooms, etc.), new HVAC, great roof, etc.Tho...
Andrew Jones
6plex under contract. What documentation should I ask from owner?
Hello BP,
Yesterday 1/12/12, I got a 6plex under contract in southern California. Four 2bd+1 and Two 1+1. Owner is financing with me putting 30% down. Building is currently fully occupied. What documentation should I...
Jay Hinrichs
7% guranteed rental returns for 5 years.
Hey BP land.. Over here in Thailand this week and a lot of the condo's are advertising 7% guaranteed return when you buy a condo good for 5 years... and the price points are pretty cool too in the 50k range.. Not to...
Cindy Lamug
Utilities on rental property
Hi all! We are looking into trying to get a rental property, but have a question on how to include utilities in the rent. In North Las Vegas, where we are located, the tenants are able to get trash, water and sewage u...