Angelica Rivera
Tenant vanished...protocol for getting apartment back
Will there be legal consequences to how I handled the below situation?I have a tenant who was falling behind on rent. I went to ask for the apartment back and learned she had started moving her things out in mid June....
Martin D.
Google Nest vs. regular thermostat as a Landlord ?
Hello BP,
I've been dealing with a massive headache for the past 10 days and I'd like to get some of you guys' opinion about thermostats in rental properties and how you do it.Obviously, our number #1 priority as lan...
Alexander Timberlake
Home Warranties? Yes or No
Hello,I would like people's opinions on whether home warranties are beneficial or not? I have had OneGuard for the past year and had a pretty poor experience. They either do not cover the item that needs to be fixed o...
Brian Ellis
Tenants taking washer and dryer - Need advice please
In a bit of a complicated situation..
When I bought the place it was sold as-is. Since the current tenant in place is a realtor, she was aware of what that entails. Upon signing a 3 month lease they mentioned the was...
Sara Abernethy
CBIZ vs. Proper Insurance
Does anyone endorse CBIZ vs. Proper? The policies seem pretty similar.
John Horner
Would you keep these tenants or raise the rent?
So last year I switched property managers on a property in a location that I am not that familiar with anymore. The current tenants pay $850, but the property manager thinks it would rent for $1050 when we get new re...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Need insurance for STR/VR? Read this...
Like everyone here, in the past couple years I was anxious about my insurance coverage. I studied a few policies very recently and changed my provider. This post is to share my findings, and may help you in your asses...
Weis Sherdel
Norfolk, VA Section 8 Rental Property
Dear BP community - Does anyone have a Section 8 rental property in Norfolk, VA or know of the general Section 8 rental market there? I am looking into acquiring a property which promise (at least on paper) positive ...
Wendy Jiang
Where do you buy appliances?
The tenants who have lived 16+ years at one of our units are moving out. The stove, range hood, and fridge were purchased by the previous landlord but are definitely 16+ years old. We are trying to buy a new set befor...
Mark Bosworth
Best source for kitchen cabinets?
Hi All,I have a potential flip that needs a new kitchen. Who do you use for inexpensive kitchen cabinets? Big box store? In the past I had an awesome custom cabinet guy but I've moved to a new area and don't have o...