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My job has moved me 4 times in 10 years. I never set out to be an investor, it just happened. But I don't know what I'm doing. I bought a single family home near Charlotte in 04, and one near Cincinnati in '09, and...
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This is a first for me.
They've signed the one year lease, given me the full security deposit, supposed to move in on the 1st, sends me a text that they're $70 short, ($620 rent)
Won't have the rest til they get paid...
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For the second time in a row, I have had a potential tenant ask me whether my screening process involves a hard credit inquiry rather than a soft one. Last time, I checked with my screening service, which gives me a s...
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Hi BP,
I've been interested in Cleveland as a city for investment. Has anyone here in BP had experience?
I know this may have been asked before.
Are there any reasons or drivers that are helping the city become su...
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Hi Folks,Hoping for some thoughts from some experienced landlords. I am trying to choose between two applicants. I think I know what to do but wanted to get feedback. Applicant A:Unmarried couple, very blue collar. At...
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We're learning the importance of reserve funds right now and in the coming months. In terms of months (I don't need to know your exact dollar amount) how much do you have in reserves?I'm talking every expense for your...
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My tentant's rent was due on September 1st and have not received it. I tried to reach through text and left a message on his cell phone with no response. His father just called today asking me if he had seen his son...
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We have a tenant occupied property in Detroit that is coming up on the end of the lease with the current tenant. The elderly tenant has been struggling health wise the last year and has been struggling to make her ren...