Mike Johnson
at my wits end with my HOA and Property Management
I tried to resolve an issue with these people and they just will not help or do anything. I tried making stating my case at the meetings only to basically get ignored. Then I tried talking to the property manager, sam...
Scott Lyons
Would this scare you away?
Would be interested in hearing others opinion on how you tend to view these types of situations. I looked at a quad the other day (4 3-BRs). The street was basically all multifamily properties. After looking through o...
Bobby Narinov
How to deal with problematic renters
I bet everyone has one of those renters that are constantly causing problems. The ones That are constantly complaining about anything:The rent is too high (but never move out)There is a toxic mold in my house.(Maybe i...
Mahesh P.
Change Pet Policy or Wait Longer for Tenants
Hello BP Community,I've a situation that I'd like to get your thoughts and wisdom on.We have a rental townhouse that has a no pet policy. House has been on market for ~7 weeks with only 5 showings. We understood from ...
Malcolm Brown
Lease purchase vs assignment of sellers financing
I need to have a in depth understanding of the difference between assignment or land contract vs lease purchase. I know that "subject to" transfers the deed and might trigger the D.O.S Clause. The assignment or land c...
Matt John
Rehab costs - add to basis or take loss that year?
When you purchase a property and immediately rehab before renting out, do you add the cost of the rehab to your basis of the property, or do you take a loss that year? Does it make a difference if you have a bunch of ...
Dewayne Askew
How do you convince a seller to do owner financing?
I am just starting out in the real estate investing I have found some properties I think would be great investments for my first deal. The problem is I don't have the down payment required for the properties. I wanted...
Jacob Haskins
Vetting Applicants with Pets
Good morning, BP Community. I have been reading the forums about allowing tenants with pets. It seems the community is about a 50/50 split between allowing pets in rentals or not. I was originally leaning towards a...
Scott Kimminau
Responsible for tenants daughter slipping on porch with ice
I’ve had 8 properties for close to 10 years and never had an issue so probably lucky maybe. I just received a letter from an attorney in the mail that there was an incident at one of my rental properties where the ten...
Christine Swaidan
Two Service Dog???
Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application. To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...