Joe S.
Tenant says something stinks every time they flush toilet
So the tenant has filled out a work request with the Property Manager. The tenant is saying that something smells every time they flush the toilet. These are the same tenants that filled out a work order some months b...
Lee Common
Market Vertigo-Long article great read!
Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn
"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin
As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...
Max M.
MS Access, LibreOffice Base, etc. -- Making my own databases for mah biz
So I originally thought using these types of database programs would require weeks of my time to get working for taking care of my organizations requirements for tracking all the stuff I need to track for creative rea...
Emily Shirk
How much do I trust my realtor?
Hello!My husband and I are first time buyers and new to the area (San Jose). We met with a realtor who I found on zillow with high ratings and she instructed us that because the housing market is so competitive here,...
Kyle Reynolds
Vegas SFR primary - Ever acceptable to Lose?
Hello BP, There is a 3/2 SFR in Las Vegas with a wonderful location to parks, schools, shopping, etc and I'm considering purchasing for my primary residence. The home is $10k undervalued for the area. It is a small fi...
Bjorn Ahlblad
When someone tells you "the government should provide housing"
This is textbook public housing https://www.kitsapsun.com/stor...
Nathan Gesner
(Update) Another Tenant died...and then two more!
I received a call from concerned neighbors. This Tenant normally goes for walks every day. Nobody has seen him for three days, his lights are on, and his truck has not moved. I go over for a welfare check and find him...
David P.
Tenant threatens to withhold rent?
Just came across a late night call with one of my tenants. His family has been living there over a year and I would consider them good tenants. They warned me before that the front tenants dogs (pitbulls) are sometime...
David Krulac
What things have you found in foreclosed/abandoned houses?
In the thread about the TV show Property Wars, it was brought up about things found in and on foreclosed property.
1. In a recent one there was the last occupant's ashes. I called the relative to come get the ashes...
Patrick Chiles
Are you willing to help the homeless?
There is a program under HUD (Emergency Solutions Grant Program) that provides money and incentives to property owners to rent their properties to people who are currently experiencing homelessness. And within this p...