Carol Venolia
What's my responsibility in regard to mice in my rental house?
Hello,I have a tenant family in a freestanding house in a semi-rural area. She texted me last night to say that they'd caught 4 mice in the house recently and she doesn't want mice surprising them or their two young b...
Anthony Hale
Jacksonville Lease Options
Trying to move back to Jacksonville from LA. I was in escrow on a townhouse, with the plan of living in it for a year before turning it into my first rental. I have good credit and good income, but I couldn't close ...
Tanner Gish
Locked Out From across the Country
Looking for some help:I am in a very frustrating situation, where I have a duplex I am ready to sell ( not very modernized, but habitable).Here’s my issue though – the contractor who was getting it ready to sell, is n...
Michael Junior
Dirty tenants that pay on time
My tenants are filthy. The back yard has toys all over the place- and just clutter throughout. Yesterday I went in there unit- I had to snake a bathroom sink line that was clogged ( sediment build up not their fault)....
Jas Singh
Help! My tenant was arrested
I'm a first time landlady and I've already realized I few things I've done wrong in this situation. I had a tenant move in back in June through section 8. On my lease and her agreement with section 8, the tenants list...
Andre Sam
Self Directed IRA Help
I am considering moving my 401K to a Self Directed IRA to gain flexibility for real estate investing. What self directing company should I use? This community has a wealth of information. I need your help on best comp...
Ori Skloot
Local Bank or Credit Union in Bay Area that lends to LLC?
Hi Everyone,Can anyone offer advice on where to start with getting a loan for an LLC with multiple owners? This is for a 4-plex in the East Bay with ARV around $500-600k. I see posts where people recommend local ban...
G. Doby
Tenant making excessive repairs on the property!?
So I just brought in some new tenants on the 1st of June, after a well detailed screening process. One of the tenants is a handyman and has been making significant improvements on the home like: better flooring, havin...
Jay Garrison
new landlord, tenants overdue and no lease
Hi,I just bought my first place a two flat with a garden unit in Chicago. The first floor is empty, but the second floor tenants haven't paid yet for April. I didn't find this out until the closing. The basement tenan...
Scott W.
Idea for screening tenants
Thought of this last night...sure it's nothing new:
Before you sign a tenant, visit their current place of residence & speak to the neighbors. "Was the occupants loud? Any trouble caused? Was the grass ever too h...