Thelma Ojedis
Owner of condo vs HOA
I rented a condo directly from an owner. I knew nothing about the HOA. I told the owner my intentions of living in it part time and subleasing it part time. He agreed, we signed a lease. I fully furnished the apartmen...
Mathew Cubell
Inherited Tenant Bounced Rent Check
Hi All,This past September my wife and I purchased our first investment property with the help of BP. This is my first time posting and regrettably I have only been a lurker until now. The property we purchased is a d...
Benjamin Moody
Solving the Infamous Problem: Filling a Vacancy
You own a rental property or maybe a few. You’re managing just fine as a landlord and are not ready or do not need a property manager. Your tenant just notified you they plan on moving out and it’s time to plan out fi...
Carrie Angyal
Closing cost-who gets the writeoff?
Ok I need some help. We're about to settle the sale price on a 3 family that needs repairs to the roof. Initially we tried to split the cost to be paid out of escrow at closing. Seller thinks we should increase sal...
Carey Branam
What do you charge for cleaning upon move out?
Do you charge for small cleaning items, like windows weren't cleaned, oven needed a quick cleaning and kitchen cabinets needed wiped out? It probably took an hour to clean up, not even sure if it's worth a charge. D...
Scott Wang
Managing prospective tenant inquiries
I'm a newbie with 3 single-family homes in rural Wisconsin (towns around here have populations under 2,000). I'm in the process of finding a tenant for one of the homes. I stuck an ad on craigslist and quickly recei...
Rick Santasiere
4 Family Willington
I wasn't sure what forum to put this under and how "alerts" truly work on this site, so I am hoping that this get's out to the audience I want it to in Hartford and Tolland County as this is going to be an ongoing dia...
Brian Irk
Getting out of PM Contract
Hello BP Friends,I could use some advice. My father (who lives in NC) has a rental in my home town (Indy). Over the last two years, he has been having some problems with the Property Management company. Prior to th...
Spencer Wetmore
Need advice on how to increase rent!!
Hi BP Community,I am a new landlord and I need hep!I purchased my first fourplex about 3 months ago. I inherited one long-standing tenant who was (and still is) paying well under market rent - probably $250 under mark...
Armando Payano
Tax lien Investments
Hello BPCan any tax lien investors share what criteria they use for their investments. I'm meeting with with our attorney to discuss some diversification options. We have never invested in liens before. We are in the ...