Dustin DuFault
Walmart Paint - A Long or Short Term Problem?
Quick Question...I know plenty of folks (myself included) are not fans of Walmart paint.However: I have a property that needs to be painted and a tenant who is willing to paint it. With Walmart paint. Does this cheap ...
Ryan Thomson
The Art of Tenant Management
When it comes to managing tenants, the dynamics can sometimes be complex, especially when you're living with friends. In Colorado Springs, I have house hacked several homes with over 20 different tenants/friends. Navi...
Ann Mclean
what are the disadvantages of allowing pets in a mid rental.
A prospective tenant is requesting to bring a 3-year-old dog into our space even though we do not allow pets. Can anyone please share their experience with pets in a midterm rental. Thanks
Mark Forest
Tenants will not renew
One of my tenants has told me he will not be renewing when his lease is up on 04-01-14. What kind of things should I be doing now to prepare? They are sloppy bachelors and I will not want to show the house while ...
Karen O.
Finishing split level stairs
In my project, the stairs leading up are in good shape but require refinishing. The risers & treads were painted beige and black (down the center). They appear to be oak hardwood.The stairs to the lower level had...
Richard Hodges
4 unit property for first investment?
I've found a 4 unit property for sale in my price range which also has a store front as well with a current long term tenant. This would be my first investment property. should I go for it or should I start with somet...
Michael Campbell
cash for keys
There is a house that I want to buy here in Tennessee. I would be getting it from an owner that has some tenants in the place right now. I dont think he wants to deal with them, so I am thinking of negotiating a lo...
Patrick Edelin
Tenant cleanliness (inside the home)
Pardon the interruption but I wanted to pose a question to my BP brethren. I've searched high and low for an answer but could only find related topics on maintaining the external presence of a property. My wife and ...
Frank Jiang
tenants with two large dogs
We interviewed this tenant family and like them, but they have two large dogs, I believe they are St. Bernard. I noticed that many landlords do not allow pets. I guess for apartment building, it is a good practice ...
Greg C
Move outs How picky should i be?
Hi All,
i am having my first move out after only 6 months
question ,,, how picky should i be when they move out the house was totally rehabbed down to the studs so everything was perfect when they moven in
should i c...