Anthony Portugal
Landlord/Property Insurance requirements
hello,Just wondering what the insurance requirements or suggestions would be for a rental property that is owned outright without current property insurance. Is it a requirement to have property insurance in addition ...
Frank Borzen
Tips on TV remotes and screened patios?
I am sure many of you have crossed these bridges before:How do you keep track of TV remotes? We constantly have guests misplacing them, losing them, putting them in the wrong rooms. Very frustrating and I do not know ...
Andres Ortiz
What to do when tenant dies in your unit
I'm sure this is the post that everyone dreads. I just had a tenant die in a rental unit last night. She was an Eden tenant who recently ran out of funding, so I reached out to them. Does anyone know the procedure ...
Maceo D.
Insurance Coverage
Hello, I am trying to get quotes for insurance on my first rental property and want to get opinions on what I should get. This information comes from USAA if that matters. I am doing mid-range deductibles (I see...
Anthony R.
What do you do with a dead tenant?
So I haven't run into this yet but as I grow I imagine that my odds of a tenant dying grow.Here are my concerns:Who becomes responsible for that month’s rent, if anyone?Who becomes responsible for the dead tenant’s po...
Mikhael Brown
Refinancing Medium-Term Rentals
Has anyone successfully refinanced MTR property after 6 months - 1 year after placing it on the market?
Tony Nguyen
Asbestos in rental
Hello,I have a peculiar situation here. I own a SFH that has been a rental for 16 years. When the tenant moved in, he bumped into some ductwork made of asbestos. This caused the material to come apart and he wanted...
Jennifer Griffin
Managing Friends/Family's rental properties Pro's vs Con's?
Hey BP,We have several friends that own a lot of rental properties, and several of them mentioned using us as their property manager. Is this a good idea or will it make our BBQ's awkward? We know we'd do a great job ...
Jon S.
Tenant broke lease, do I have 30 days to Acct for what she owes?
Background: Tenant broke 1 year lease, which would have ended Dec 9th. She had some late fees accruing and didn't pay October 10th rent, and let me know Oct 12 by text that she was breaking the lease but wanted to sta...
Gina Francis
Creative Financing Out of State - Feedback Appreciated!
Bigger Pockets Family!
We have a unique opportunity to buy a an out of state home in Ft. Worth, TX but because it is out of state and involves some creative financing, I'm hesitant. The home belongs to a close frie...