Robert P.
Removing 1 of 3 Tenants right after property purchase
I am in the process of purchasing a 3 unit property and 2 out of the 3 tenants are ones that I would most likely accept if I had personally screened them myself. The 3rd one on the other hand seems like there may be s...
William Coet
Scenario When 14 day Deposit Return Requirement Is Unrealistic.
The 14 Day deposit return is unrealistic in this scenario:
Tenant is demanding a list of receipts as per the 14 day requirement:
Problem: Cat Urine soaked wood floors. First several attempts to remove odor with enz...
Jonathan Kretman
General Contractor - Twin Cities, Minnesota
Hello there BP community! I’m currently in the process of purchasing a Category 2 Vacant Property in Saint Paul, MN. I’ve already received the completed Code Compliance Report from the city listing out the repairs nee...
Lacee Beitler
Large breed dog/ pets in rentals
Hi everyone,
Just curious on people's pet policy. We have allowed small to medium sized dogs before with a monthly pet fee, but no cats. They were really good tenants and the unit was very clean when they left, nev...
Brian Springfield
Requiring renters insurance
I’m a “small time” landlord with SFHs.
Up to now I have not been actively requiring renters insurance in my leases.
I once had tenants with a large dog, and in that case I put a clause in the lease stating that the...
Account Closed
Lack of practical constructi?on knowledge hindering real estate investing plans!
Investors: How can I learn basic construction?
A little bit about myself: I work in commercial real estate for the federal government, doing portfolio management (office properties). I'm also an MBA student at nig...
Wendy Vaidic
Getting Rid of animal urine smell
We bought a house to flip that smells of urine & other animal odors. We have cut out & replaced drywall that was a problem but there is still an odor & we can't find where it is. Has anyone had success w...
Katie Willcox
We Have a Duplex Dilemma!
Hi everyone! My business partner and I are considering purchasing an up/down duplex in a small city. The top unit was built in 1910 and moved onto a new basement in the early 2000s. We plan on gutting the top unit a...
Courtney Murphy
Plumber or Handyman to install water heaters
Hello,Our handyman says he could install 2 water heaters in our STR (house is 100yrs old). It would save us some $$ but I'm concerned if something goes wrong that we would wish we had a plumber to be accountable. Any ...
Michelle Fenn
Tenant Cleanliness Clauses
I am in Cleveland OH and they have passed legislation to require landlords to bi-annually have your rental certified has lead free. Home owners are exempt, obvious arbitrary and capricious enforcement but I digress....