Jean Ridlon
My tenants want to upgrade my property at their cost, doing all their own work
I have great tenants that pay their rent on time. They are retired, and want to stay in the property “forever” because they love it so much. (It has a phenomenal view.) A few years ago they lost their house to fore...
Richard Villandry
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN RENT-TO-OWN?
Hey BP!I somewhat understand the whole rent-to-own thing but am not 100% positive. Can someone please explain the process, how it works for the investor and tenant, the pros and cons for both the tenant and investor. ...
Zach B.
Advice on Managing Your Property Manager
Hi All,I have had this property manager on a new property for the past 5 months, and since the beginning, I've suspected that I am getting charged well over market prices for repairs. The units were not in great shape...
Brad D.
SD Tiny Houses - Game Changer?
The SD Housing panel has approved them:https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/san-diego/story/2019-10-10/san-diego-housing-panel-oks-movable-tiny-houses-as-new-low-cost-optionNot sure how much of the article...
JIMMY PASCHALIS
Golden Rules
Hey,I haven't done any deals yet but as I'm reading the BP beginner guide it talks about certain rules of thumb. Do you live by any rules when analyzing a property? Are there any tricks to look at when analyzing a pro...
Robert Steele
Security deposit deductions for smoking
Well I got my second less than stellar tenant in two years. Another single mom. Figures. A pity you cannot discriminate based on marital status. Anyway, after she moved out the place stunk like cigarette smoke. I knew...
Michael Nahm
Potential tenant is a smoker
Once more, seeking wisdom on BP.I have a potential tenant who has great credit and all looks well, however, he is a smoker.I realize that I can’t control everything, and to each his own, and he didn’t have to be hones...
James Wise
Joe Splitrock is scared.
@Joe Splitrock I'm coming for you bro. #5 will be mine shortly.
Savannah Lewison
Please Help me analyze this deal
Hello BP community,Here is my property analysis of the day. Ideally, the tenants would pay all utilities but I've added them just in case. I added $30 a month for snow removal. Is this a reasonable cost to add for som...
Jacob Stokes
Realtor says cash offer doesn't matter.
Hey guys and gals,I am helping my parents find a house and we have found one with a real estate agent from the area. So, I was going over the offer we would like to make with her this morning and she told me "Cash" of...