Perspective tenant says she has two service dogs. I have not talked to her, just got a copy of her application.  To make matters worse, one is a Scottish Deer Hound, a huge breed. Is it even possible to have two servi...

Hi all,I own a duplex in Long Beach where I rent the upper unit long term and the lower unit short term (airbnb). My upstairs tenants have been in since May 1. They are lovely girls in their 20s and one has a service ...

I got this email today in my business email address which I only advertise in my sig here at BP:

From Melinda Mendez

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Hi - I would really appreciate some advice regarding hiring a property manager. For context, I am a first-time / would-be investor (based in Southern California) interested in purchasing a handful of SFR's in South Ge...

There are so many new operators in the STR field now, and the questions about certain things are mind-boggling. STR is a hospitality business first, and a for-profit business second (if you want to succeed). Your gues...

We recently vetted a tenant that informed us after move in, they have a service animal.  Actually, we discovered they had an animal in their apartment and probed them for answers since we do not allow pets.  We have r...

I just finished cleaning out a property that was damaged because of pets.  Now I put a stiff penalty in the lease for bringing unauthorized animals on or into the property.  Tenants signed lease Feb 1st.  Now, 6 weeks...

I know there has been much discussion lately on allowing therapy animals. I have never been asked, until now. Phone Caller: Do you allow therapy animals? Me: Do you have the proper paperwork for said animals? Her: No,...

First time vetting hard money lenders for a flip I have under contract but not closed yet. One potential lender has attractive terms (8%, 2 points, 100% financed, no prepay penalty), but on the phone he has very spott...

Just wanted to start a conversation about strategies for dealing with potential renters who have poor credit, a bankruptcy and several delinquent accounts. For example right now, I have a potential renter who is in he...