John Fider
Harrisburg, PA area security deposit and 1st and last month rents
This is a townhome in Middletown that I'll be renting out. Is asking for security deposit, plus 1st and last month rent up front asking too much? How do you set up your upfront cost requirements from your tenants? And...
Brendan R.
New Tenant Payment
I have approved someone for an apartment. They are planning to move in December 1st. I wanted to get together with them tomorrow or Saturday to sign the lease and collect first month's rent and security deposit - $1...
Nicole Lynne
Security deposit return and small claims
So i recently rented a home, after 38 days i was returned a portion of my security deposit and an invoice for repairs for which the other part of my security was kept for. I objected to these repair claims, sent a ce...
Davin Manfredi
Tenant Charges When Moving In
Hello everyone!I am trying to rent out my first unit and I had a question regarding what to charge the tenant. I have heard mixed responses on whether to charge both first and last month’s rent and a security deposit,...
Michael Madden
Purchasing Property with No existing Security deposits??
Hello all,1st of many posts im sure.Im purchasing a 4unit building from an elderly owner.Her husband who recently passed away, never collected security deposits from any tenant.I don't know the reasoning, nor do I car...
Jonathan Jones
Texas Statute 32 - who is who?
Sec. 32.06. PROPERTY TAX LOANS; TRANSFER OF TAX LIEN. (a) In this section:In the Texas Statutes - Tax Code - Section 32...who are these people in common language? I'm having trouble figuring out who is the mortgag...
Jennifer Minge
solar powered security lights
I own multi-family properties that are quads. We have 2 security lights attached top right and top left corner of front of building. They have light sensors on them so they come on when it gets dark and goes off when ...
Cameron Philgreen
Where do you store your security deposits for growth
Random question! It's just recently occurred to me that I'm regularly holding $10k+ in security deposits. I'm sure many of you are holding $50k, $100k or $200k in security deposits. What would be a good place to pu...
David Ounanian
How Do I Manage Rising Construction Costs for Fix-and-Flip Projects?
Labor shortages and increasing material costs are increasing construction costs for fix-and-flip investors. To manage these rises, you can adopt a few key strategies to control expenses and maintain profitability:Accu...
Mike M.
Strategies for Maximizing Rent with a M2M lease?
For those with month-to-month leases, do you find that in your rentals with middle class tenants that the M2M is deemed a liability by your potential tenant pool? Does the M2M lease structure keep you from maximizing...