Bob Langworthy
Venmo to start charging high fees. Alternatives?
We've been using Venmo to accept rent payments. It has its pros and cons, but one of the pros has been the lack of fees. Beginning August 2, they will start charging 1.9% for accepting rent and 1.5% for sending an ins...
Luke H.
Deposit deductions rekeying, holes in ceiling, flooring
Hello all,Tenants have left and I wanted to know if I could deduction from deposit for re-keying locks? I ask because I have 5 doors with locks. I looked at the Texas Rental Handbook, but it doesn't say if I could c...
Alex Zynski
Wholesaling Advice - Orlando, FL
About to begin my journey wholesaling in the Orlando area, preferably south-east to north Orlando. Have a list of cash buyers from cash bought property tax rolls, bandit signs, and the connectedinvestors website. Can ...
Kate K.
Rent payments through Zelle in IL?
Hi BP Community! If a Landlord is not considered a business yet (properties are not in LLC), what I was told by our bank is that our tenants cannot set up direct deposit with us. So we were offered Zelle, Venmo or Pay...
Christopher Pray
Tenants resisting against using pm software
I think the collecting of rent manually is becoming more of a headache than it's worth. Tenants want to pay on different days, partial payments, etc. So I want to start using rent redi to collect rent to make it easie...
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...
Tom Camarda
Having fast cash avail for purchasing out of state
Hello All,I am based in Los Angeles and working with a wholesaler in TX. We missed out on a deal yesterday because of a group showing of a home and the other party in attendance wrote a check on the spot. I am wonderi...
Jeffrey Duck
When and how to collect the first payment with electronic lease
I'm about to get my first leases signed (for two 5/1 moving-ins and one 6/1 move-in) but I'm out of the area today and want to get them signed tonight. I'll be there tomorrow afternoon and can give out keys, etc. but ...
Casey Morrow
First post- Researching financing options
Hi all! I'm preparing to begin obtaining a property to flip. I will be purchasing homes in Missouri although I live in Florida because my dad is a general contractor there. It seems like I will get the best deals i...
Alex Ballesteros
Is This A Rental Scam? Landlord Requiring Cash Deposit
I am on the verge of moving out & renting my first apartment unit (for myself), and I found a place that I am highly interested in, so i submitted an application for $25.00, along with a copy of some pay stubs, li...