Praveen Balaji
How much difference does repainting make in attracting renters?
I am close to purchasing my first SFH rental. The interiors are painted beige. The paint is fine - it just needs a little touch up here and there. My property manager took a tour of the house today and gave me a (low ...
Marci Stein
Tenant paints house -now wants rent reduction
tenant informed he painted the house and wants to pay half the rent (400 not 800). He reminded me that when he moved in last year I said if he paints i will reduce rent, but never said how much. This was to be a disc...
Chris Farrugia
New rules prohibit vans. Board will not enforce.
Hi everyone,I live in a neighborhood of townhouses in Florida deeded single family and we have an HOA. A couple of months ago, new rules were published with a new rule that all vehicles must fit into the garage to be...
Alison Hallifax
Need advice on BRRR or Turn Key
Hi all, I'm in need of some outside input (from you!). I have the opportunity to invest in two markets, but not at the same time. I'll have to choose one to invest in first. I'd like to put the question to you all and...
Bronson Simmons
How do you tenant-proof your rentals?
How do you tenant proof your rentals? I was listening to BP show 48 and they gave a few ideas. I listed a few of them they discussed plus some from this post. What else do you do?
Screen tenants thoroughlyUse 5/8 dry...
Federico Gianelli
Need advice: best career option to get a RE investor
Hello guys! What kind of job would you recommend as a start for a future investor? I've completed a bachelor in architecture - attending a master in management - and am able to choose from one of these fields as my fu...
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Choosing An Area - Where to Buy Rental Property?
Reprinted with permission
When choosing an area where to buy a rental property, there are several things to consider including, distance from your home, supply of potential tenants, average rents you can collect and ...
Aaron Sims
Budgeting
I'm a new owner and trying to come up with budget on what I should fix now or put on the back burners.The building is newly painted but the front and backyard is nothing but dirt.I need a new roof, 2 2 car gargage ...
James Morrissey
Does Seller or Buyer pay for professional cleaner?
Recently I sold my home, and the final walk-through was one hour before closing. All personal items were removed from the house and was given more than just a broom sweep clean. The oven dishwasher refrigerator and m...
Steven Maldonado
Purchasing duplex and not renewing tenants lease.
HelloSo I’m currently looking at a duplex I want to purchase, planing to put an offer in this weekend, HOWEVER, I’m looking to owner occupy and both units are on a lease till 12/31. Both units are under market rents. ...