Erica A.
Renters Stackable Washer and Dryer
For a Bay Area rental with a stackable washer and dryer, should I invest in a high-quality model or opt for another one priced at $1,300? Any model ideas?The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per...
Jerry Condra
First deal but no renter
Hi all,I'm new to BP, just posted my introduction a few minutes ago and have a question for the community. I'm just about ready to make my first deal for a buy and hold in a great location in a great school district. ...
Rob Henzler
Renter moved out during close process
Hi everyone, long time reader first time poster. I have a question about a situation where a renter has moved out during the close process. One of the really appealing aspects of this deal was that it is a duplex with...
Mike McCarthy
Oil as a renter paid utility?
In the process of potentially buying my first BRRRR property which has oil heat. The oil tank is in the basement (so no environmental concerns) but I'm wondering how oil deliveries and cost are usually handled in a re...
Jibu V.
Renters Insurance for Tenant-Caused Damage
When a tenant vacates or is evicted, does their renters insurance policy cover liability in a lawsuit for damages to the property caused by the tenant?Everything I read online discusses only "accidental" damage, but I...
Joshua Harbor
Damage to property from renters friend
When our renter was moving out, his friend who was helping him move damaged the garage door of another unit. The friend left his contact information but has not returned any phone calls. Can we withhold the damage fr...
Brian Zintel
Prospective Renter's income is mostly cash
I have (2) prospective tenants for a property of mine. One tenant works at a restaurant and the other at country club. Both tenants claim that most of their income is cash and that they can not meet my minimum require...
Lynnette E.
Documents to provide a new renter
Hello,I have helped my parents in renting their homes many years ago and remember that we had to provide a pamphlet about lead based paint and how to reduce lead exposure to the renters. (They have since passed and c...
Ron H.
Renters living out of the area
How do you handle potential renters that want to rent from you sight unseen or has anyone rented this way? I have had several inquiries from people living in Puerto Rico that are in the process of moving to FL. They...
Account Closed
New renters are driving me crazy
I own 7 rental homes. Have had one phone call from a renter with an issue in 11 years. Have new renters in one home and they have driven me crazy in the 3 weeks they've been there. Now they have removed the fridge ...