Jim Froehlich
Hey Big Govt. - Please Invest My Social Security in Real Estate!
This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...
Matthew McNeil
Rent Strike Will Become Psychological Nemesis
I’ve read a few articles reporting that the idea of Rent Strike(s) is gaining momentum. Apparently, advocates have moved past a request seeking deferred payments, or other options, to simply demanding that rent be wai...
Gamal R.
Tenant has poor credit
I allowed a tenat with past bankruptcy to rent an apartment. Did not think much of since she had all the monies to move in. But now im worried should I.
For future can I ask for higher deposits for people with poor c...
Henry Clark
Self Storage- COC, Cap rate, Cash Flow evaluation; which is best?
Was on another post and the question was asked, "What is a good COC for B and C self storage." The following discussion relates just to drive up B/C self storage locations. More than 80% of these are owned by Mom/Po...
Sameerah Baker
Unauthorized (?) Storage
My tenant has a boat in the yard. This is a single family residence. It has a smallish driveway (1.5 cars deep) and smallish yard. The boat (which is not covered) is at the far back of the driveway but since the yard ...
Becky Hiu
Mentally Ill Tenant We Inherited Who is Also Section 8
Hey BP-folks!Need some advice with a situation we're dealing with as landlords of a 6-plex we acquired 2 months ago. Inherited a crummy tenant base where everyone pays late half the time, including this Section 8 lady...
Derek Petersen
Can I get a furnace expert?
AC problems yes, but not many furnace issues. I have a fourplex built in the 80's, and one of the units is turning over. Painters call my PM and say the furnace is not working. PM sends a "comfort specialist" and the ...
Benjamin Riehle
Two-Feet Worth of Cat Feces!!!
The Cat HouseA few blocks away from the University of Arizona in a neighborhood known for prime real estate, we had the opportunity to purchase a very rundown property. A house with a lot of promise and character has ...
Tom Maurer
What's your definition of excessive noise RE:kids running around in an upstairs apt?
An upper apartment in the building I own has hardwood floors with a
great tenant. The tenant in the one below it (another great tenant
other than this constant complaint) complains that, when the tenant
in the u...
Clinton Davis
To Sell or Not to Sell. That is the question.
I'm trying to determine if it would be better to sell and collect this equity on one of my properties or keep it and continue reaping the nice cash flow it produces. Here's the situation.Home has a mortgage of 27 yea...