Engelo Rumora
Never in a million years did I think I'd be writing this... š¤·š»
G'Day everyone,I never in a million years did I thinkĀ I'd be writing this but life and business can be funny sometimes.So we hated property management for so long because it's a very "thankless" gig.Tenants complain t...
John Bradley
First Deal..4 plex BRRRR or Wholesaling?
So like the title implies- I've been listening to Bigger Pockets for the last year and a half straight since an investor i met that has a $2 million portfolio recommended them to me. Since that time I've gotten my rea...
Barbara Riley
Lender dismissed foreclosure
I found an abandoned bi-level in a nice neighborhood that appears to be in good condition. Mail carrier said it's been unoccupied "for years." Someone is cutting the grass. Taxes are paid. It sold in 2005 for 142,900....
Gary Thao
Landlord introduction
I am waiting to close on a fourplex and need some advice on how to introduce myself as the new landlord. This is an FHA where I will owner occupy one unit and already have three tenants currently residing there. Some ...
Nathan Gesner
AirBnB scam featuring a BP member!
The primary antagonist isĀ a member of BP but he apparently stopped using the site a year ago. This is a long article but has some good information.I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on AirbnbI reserved a place...
Jeff Duford
Changing Filters....Who Pays?
I rent out aĀ couple of SFR's where tenants are largely responsible for the property....yard maintenance, snow removal, utilities (gas, electric, water, tv, etc).Ā one awkward scenario I've recently run into though...w...
Andy Sabisch
Question on tenant smoking marijuana
Question . . .our leases have a NO SMOKING INSIDE clause.Ā On one of our duplexes, the tenant on one side reported that the smell of marijuana is coming from the other side.Ā Not going to get into a discussion about p...
Mike B.
Independent landlords.. How do you collect rent??
Hi all
Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...
Satyam Mistry
Tenant Proofing Tips
šØ Below are some methods IĀ have used to helpĀ tenant proof rental properties I have in Omaha, Nebraska. Of course the number 1 way to tenant proof your propertyĀ is to screen applicants thoroughly. However what are some...
Shawn Thom
Buy a house with liens
In July I bought a house that had many liens. Obviously in the sale, they were to be taken care of. I thought i'd pass along my experience so others could learn.
In my instance they had many liens for the c...