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Bruce L. Tenant got Pit Bull without notice
23 June 2014 | 43 replies

So, my tenant's neighbor called me today and told me that my tenant got a pit bull. He think he’s had the pit for 2-3 weeks now. My lease does not allow for a Pit Bull and I clearly stated to my tenant when they ...

Uwe K. How long to paint a room?
4 March 2019 | 36 replies

Just curious about those who do their own painting. How long does it take you to paint an avg. size room. Let's assume:

- a 10x12 room
- ceiling one color, with a simple piece of moulding in the same color
- walls a ...

Supada L. Expensive repair on rental. Should I do it?
31 May 2021 | 108 replies

Hello,
I have an out-of-state rental that I've relied on the property management to take care of it. I have owned the property for about a year and there has been minor fixes that already turned my first year cashflo...

Justin B. Cincinnati landlords cant ask for security deposits anymore!
4 February 2020 | 47 replies

A “renter’s choice” city ordinance — requiring landlords to accept renters’ insurance and other alternatives to a cash security deposit — passed last week by Cincinnati City Council was featured in a weekend article b...

Jon Mbu Is it typical for a Contractor to request 20% or more upfront?
13 July 2015 | 46 replies

Our General Contractor is requesting a 28% downpayment upon signing the contract for rehab work, prior to any work being started and he claims that he has been doing this for decades and never had issues with that bei...

Andrew Fidler Toledo Lead Ordinance Update
20 February 2021 | 84 replies

Alright we have had a significant update on the Toledo Lead Paint Ordinance and wanted to post the details for those of us who own property in Toledo (or Ohio, we have several municipalities such as Cleveland, Columbu...

Bhaskar Pandey Mtg Due-on-Sale? - Any strategies for moving rentals in to LLC?
23 July 2018 | 40 replies

I own two SF rentals in San Antonio, Texas and before I buy a third one, as per the popular suggestion, I wanted to move both homes in to an LLC for asset protection and minimizing personal liability. However, as I st...

Darin M. Off the deep end South of Austin TX in Wimberley with our first flip!
1 December 2015 | 51 replies

Greetings Everyone,My name is Darin, and I am shaking my head these days.  I have been studying, reading, scanning and contemplating this path for the past several years, and always said, I should try and turn several...

Shannon Smith USING ALL OF OUR SAVINGS TO BUY STR
27 October 2022 | 51 replies

We have $100,000 savings in the bank. We found an amazing and unique $500,000 house with 5,000 taxes. We can put 10% down and with closing costs spend about $75,000. We will easily spend the remaining $25,000 in misc ...

Renay Reese Open Carry, Concealed carry or no carry while do business
19 November 2024 | 111 replies

I am an advocate of "its better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it" I do know some people don't feel comfortable with open carry. I have heard the argument it is safer for some people to draw a...