Petra M.
When to replace appliances: Proactive or reactive?
Whats your position? Replace things before they break (proactive) or don't fix what's not broken (reactive)? Also, when do you know if something is nearing end of life? What's your average life span for the following:...
Jordan Bateman
AC and Copper Theft Issues
I've had two condenser units on two different houses stolen (one was just the copper) in the last few weeks. It's very frustrating as you know, and always seems to happen when the house is for sale.
I've read through...
Chris O.
Questions for those that manage other people's STR properties
Wondering how you handle consumable supplies that you don't cover yourself. I'll be covering soap (dish, laundry, hand, dishwasher), toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen/small garbage bags coffee filters, scouring pads...
Eric Robert
Tenant has a job as a BABY SITTER in the Rental Unit
I have a WONDERFUL Tenant who has been with me for years in a Duplex in Los Angeles County. Rent is always on time and I have zero problems with her. I hope she stays for as long as I have the rental unit.Recently, I ...
Dennis Griffith
Setting up a corporate entity
I currently have one rental property, which is in my name. I have been inquiring about transferring ownership to corporate entity in order to protect my assets. The rental property is in North Carolina and I have b...
Harita Konjeti
Tenant texts continuously and need help
Hello BP friends, My tenant texts 4 or 5 times a month and asks me to fix things. He did an inspection when he came in and wants me to fix all of those issues. Also the issues that he brings are " my kids are threaten...
Sarah Jones
Asset Protection
I own two houses, one is rental and one I live in. I hit a girl on a bike 6 months ago. She got a lawyer and the lawyer at first wrote a letter to my insurance company saying they will accept the policy limit, but ...
Account Closed
Gadgets to attract millenial tenants
I'm under contract to purchase some smaller multi's in rapidly changing neighborhoods. Next door to these properties on 1 side can be a 700k new build, and next door on the other side could be a boarding house. Occ...
Levi Caron
How do I put the utilities on the tenants without loosing them?
I've been looking to buy a multifamily in a new area that should have good numbers. A lot of the properties I'm looking at are close to a college and have a strong rental history. I'm finding places that are 100k and ...
Sharise S.
First Tenant Turnover Experience
Hello BP,I’m experiencing my first tenant turnover and I’m excited about the process. I purchased both properties with tenants so this is my first time screening and getting the apartment ready for new tenants. The pr...