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Brian Detlefsen Section 8 - PRO's & CON's List
6 May 2017 | 15 replies

I'm currently evaluating a 4-unit building and need to make a decision because all 4 renters are Section 8. I have heard pro's and con's to having section 8 renters. Some people love them, others hate them. I feel as ...

Paul Clements I know I'm getting ripped off, but how bad is this?
17 May 2022 | 60 replies

So I recently met a realtor who I agreed to let act as my buyer's agent. She's probably showed me 7-8 properties and has put in a lot of time, been very responsive, etc. I assumed she would be making 2.5-3% commission...

Bienes Raices "Never, ever do Section 8"
3 June 2010 | 18 replies

I have a friend who was a successful landlord for many years. When I mentioned Section 8 to him he advised me never to get involved with it, that it was only for experts who know how to handle it. He said the Section ...

Shane R Smith Tenant wants to break a lease 3 months after signing!
3 January 2019 | 19 replies

Hello fellow BP'ers,The wife and I are having our first not quite sure what to do moment as landlords. Background: We bought our first duplex in October 2018. We inhearited 2 tenants that were had been there for 3 yrs...

Jennifer Petrillo $2400 appraisal fee??!!
18 January 2022 | 31 replies

Some input please...I have a 3/2 SFR on one acre in San Marcos TX under contract. Was getting a rehab loan for purchase price 170K plus 20K of rehab funds with plan to refi out once rented, planning to hold on to the ...

Anthony Simboli All Cash Offer for Entire Lease Upfront - Good Idea?
31 March 2022 | 14 replies

Hey guys,So a unique opportunity came about that I've never experienced in all my years renting. Someone in the neighborhood offered to pay cash (or cashier check) for the entire rental lease (10 month lease) upfront....

Jose Garcia Section 8 landlord may face felony charges
30 May 2024 | 17 replies

good evening everyone!                  I have a question which I was asked and since I'm not a lawyer or have experience this maybe someone on BP has.                  Tenant been in the property since 2009. She sign...

Mike Dymski paying year upfront and discount
23 April 2016 | 24 replies

Anyone accept a year rent upfront and provide a discount...potential tenant is asking?  If so, what amount of discount do you use?

Jane A. Top 3 advices for a new landlord!
12 April 2016 | 24 replies

I have just started with few rental duplexes and fourplexes and learned already from my mistakes to do thorough background check, quick eviction and provide quick service. But I do not want to make all possible mista...

Adrienne Bryson Threatened with harassment charges...
12 September 2016 | 9 replies

I just got an angry call from someone that received my letter.  It started "normal" with him saying he didn't want to sell his house and that he didn't like that I had the audacity to ask.  No problem.  I handled the ...