Julie Hill
Freaking out... possible huge foundation issues
After all the education we've done and a few projects under our belt, I think I have a nightmare on my hands. We are renovating a duplex out of state. It was purchased in December (from a wholesaler) and I was very ...
Chris Clothier
How to get your competition marketing for you!
Before I go any further, I am being facetious (i.e. - funny and not to be taken too seriously) when i write that title!
I have posted some crazy examples of poor marketing on here before from people using article spi...
Michael Bruno
Tenant that didn't put the utilities in their name in PA
I have a tenant that never put the water nor sewer bills in their name and it states in lease that they are obligated to do so. I paid the last quarter's bills because they were experiencing a hard ship, but they were...
Justina Dunavan
Starting a property management company
Hello, I have worked in property management for almost 20 years. I love my career and feel I am good at it. I have managed a property for 6 years, done leasing, maintenance coordinator. However, I would like to start ...
Cooper B.
Tenant divorcing, remaining tenant would not qualify
I know there have been several threads on similar subjects in the past, but I couldn't find any with quite the same details. Tenants moved in 2 months ago. They are both on the lease. They met rental qualifications...
Carlson Driver
Do expenses on long term rental reduce earned income
I have a long term rental in a duplex (one of which is already rented) that we are just putting on the market. We have spent say about $10K of money to rehab the property before renting it out. Assuming that our taxab...
Rob Bergeron
Open Editorial I wrote for the Courier Journal
It feels like everything around us has become just a little more difficult these days. Packages are taking longer to arrive delaying progress, money isn’t going as far as it used to, and our time is becoming “our time...
Maria Teo
Hiring experts when you are not one
How do you feel confident in hiring a professional when you don't have any background to evaluate their expertise. I know it is best to start with recommendations of people you've already worked with but I'm still ea...
Sam Leon
Pets DO cost more time, money and stress
First, I have nothing against pets. I do allow pets in some of my rentals, but I have to say, they DO add to my cost, yet I do not charge a pet fee.Here is a list of things I have personally experienced a tenant's do...
Alex Huang
Weather Cold Snap and Vacant Properties
With these historically cold temperatures in the eastern part of the US, I'm curious to hear if there are any additional things to look for when dealing with vacant properties (with no utilities on) regarding damage?I...