Claudia Del Leola
Move in Fee Amount (Chicago)
Just wanted to get some feedback back on the amount to charge for a move in fee. Most of the guidance I've found says it should be less than half of rent. I havr a listing for a 3br/2.5 bath townhouse in Chicago (Loga...
Nicholas Lilly
Texas Closing Checklist for Every New Homeowner
Whether you are purchasing your first home or the next real estate deal, closings can be a nerve racking process. There are a lot of factors that come into play in order to successfully close on a property. We have cr...
Morgan Ward
Is my security deposit too high?
Hi I own a duplex in Baltimore city and I'm wondering if my security deposit is too high? I feel like I haven't been getting enough hits on the listing in the past month. I've sent a couple applications but no one has...
Joanne Szewc
Changing Property Management and Security Deposits
Can a Property Manager apply their fees against a tenant security deposit even though the tenant has not moved out during that transition time of property Management? Also, as an owner, I was not provided all the Fee...
Corbin H.
How do I handle the deposit when replacing 1 of 3 tenants?
I rented my first property starting in February of 2014 and we are coming up on the end of the lease. 1 of the tenants has notified me that he is going to move out at the end of the lease, but the other 2 want to sta...
Brian W.
How to minimize potential for damage upon tenant moving out
What are some ideas that can help encourage the tenant to leave the place in good shape and to prevent or minimize damage done by a disgruntled tenant who is getting evicted?
Should I remind tenants of their security...
Omar Ghanim
How to split up this scenario between investors/partners?
In my rehab flip business I find/make the deal, I make the decisions and help on the whole rehab project, I close the deal..My friends/partners want to invest with me and they will be taking a share of the profits dep...
Matt Roberts
Breaking rental agreement
I have a tenant who wants to leave before the rental agreement term is up. His housemates have someone new lined up to replace him but he is still breaking the lease. Should I keep his deposit?
Ken N.
What To Do When An Additional Tenant Moves In?
Hello BP community, Any advice on what to do when one or more additional tenant move-in? Do I charge more? how much more?Do they sign an amended lease? How much do you usually bump up the security deposit? Thank you! ...
Priyanka K.
Tenants with a Bankruptcy?
Hello fellow landlords,Would you consider tenants with a bankruptcy? They do not have any criminal history and claim some unfortunate event caused the bankruptcy.Both husband and wife are employed and have excellent r...