Eddie Vang
Issues with a Closing
Hi BP, I need some advice on what steps to take. I feel like I am getting screw here. The story goes, I made an offer on a Foreclosure property and the week before closing (Oct. 31) I asked my agent (Monday, Oct 24) t...
Tim V.
False creditor information ruined my credit score
Spoke with my bank today about financing my next real estate purchase. On my credit report was an apartment complex where I broke the lease but paid all early term fees. I have all information saved luckily on Feb 22 ...
Trevor Dominique
Uneven Floor Caused by Termite Damage
Hi everyone!I am a college student looking to do my first deal. I currently have a duplex that I like (cash flow around 200 a month after deducting 5% vacancy, insurance, taxes, and 15% of monthly estimated rent for C...
Sue Loomans
HUD house w/ accepted offer vandalized
Made an offer on a HUD house in Milwaukee yesterday and it was accepted today. Went to see it again this evening and noticed that the AC compressor has been stolen along with interior copper. It was all intact yester...
Vern M.
Legal way to recoup damages?
During a break in my home inspector's class, I start talking up with one of my classmates about different RE issues. I mentioned to him about me trying to collect on some damages from a recent move out. He says that h...
Michael Nathan
"do not rent" database
Friends of the BP,I would like to ask a simple question. Does anyone know of any database (or website) that allows a landlord to report a "bad tenants", i am not talking about credit agency. just a simple database tha...
Billy White
non rental payment and how to recoup it
If a tenant moved out and didn't pay their rent and damage your property,what can you do to get your money for non payment of rent and repair. Can you report this to the credit bureau.
Alexander V.
Charging move-out damages to tenant's CC like a hotel - legal?
Hello,
I hope never to be in this situation, but we've all heard or experienced the story of tenants who are evicted (or just leave on bad terms) and trash their unit before they move out. That's what a security depo...
Jennifer Jackson
Tenant moving out before lease is up
Hi All,
I have a tenant who is moving out about 2 months before her lease is up. She gave 60 days notice so I have plenty of time to find a new tenant.
My Q: Is there any paperwork that needs to be filled out whe...
Bryce Jamison
How to Collect Deposit with Direct Bookings?
How are you collecting a deposit, or putting holds on credit cards, for your STR direct bookings?We want to avoid charging them for the stay plus the deposit, then refunding the deposit after they check out.