James Nelson
What to do if renter brought dog to no pet listing
Hey,I’m pretty new to the self managing vacation rental game. We have a beach house that states very clearly no pets allowed in the house rules. The guest has signed a renter agreement and paid a $500 security deposit...
Kyle Curtin
Is there anything to be aware of with hard money lenders?
Hi everyone, I get business cards from hard money lenders at meetups all the time, is there anything I should be aware of with these people or anything “sketchy” that they can do if you work with the wrong ones? T...
Paul D.
Are these acceptable requests for a Assistance Animals?
I'm processing an application for a SFR in Idaho. The application lists two assistance animals for two of the individuals on the application.FIRST ASSISTANCE ANIMAL: Attached to the application is the following letter...
Gp G.
1900's multi family small unit in pittsburgh PA area
hi,I am on due diligence period with one property built around 1900's almost 120 year old for around couple of hundred thousand dollars. During inspection lot of issues are showingMajor Repairs:Rear Fire escape damag...
Dan DeAngelo
Extra Manager's fee / Legit ???
I have a 20 and a 19 unit property that is professionally managed off-site. I pay 7% of collected income and my manager also charges leasing fees, trip fees, and recently another fee that really bothers me. The new ...
Kyle Doney
Contractors Charging Fees to Pull Permits
I have some work needing done that requires permits and the contractors aren't licensed in the city where the permit is needed. They want me to pay their license fee and a fee for pulling the permits and putting their...
Danny Cerecedes
Help with being creative with a deal?
Hi BP!So I need some help or advice with a deal. My in laws are renting a house that they used to own 20 years ago. My father in law built the house and hit some hard financial times years ago with his plumbing busine...
Nathan Friedman
National Real Estate Insurance Group - want to know how legitimate they are.
Hello. This company, National Real Estate Insurance Group, offer coverage at competitive rates. I have been trying to find someone who has used them and has made a claim with them. I would feel a lot more comfortab...
Bill Coleman
Pot growers in rental: Opinion? (yes I am in Colorado)
The newest trend sweeping the rental market (from my perspective) in Colorado is that many tenants want the right to grow pot in the unit. I can see downsides and upsides.Downs: messy, elevated risk of break-ins and ...
Gova Reddy
Multifamily syndication - Huge travel expenses by asset manager
Hello,I have invested into a multifamily indication through syndication, as a limited partner.Our general partner lives in a different city. Whenever they travel to the city where the property is in, they are charging...