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I’m on my 5th month owning my first duplex rental property. One of the tenants I inherited has been a tenant for 4 years. Per the last property manager she supposedly pays but always late. However, she is now almost 2...
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I know you can’t technically discriminate against kids but GEEZ. What would you guys do? She’s qualified in all aspects.. just the total of 7 in a 4 bedroom makes me sick to my stomach
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TLDR; I live in colorado. Tenant signed a year lease with me. She voiced she was unhappy with the living situation. I offered to help her find a replacement (sent her pictures of the property, got her set up on dif...
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All, We have honed the art of scaring off potentially good tenants...Help! We have a very nice property, has been listed for 7 weeks, we have shown it ~25 times, we believe it is priced right. (we think it is, and o...
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Hello everyone! Long-time lurker, first time poster :-) I'm curious how many calls, showings, and applications you see before having a signed lease. Also, how may days on market and days of vacancy?For myself, I wo...
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Hi: I have a question concerning the best strategy to get a seller to accept an offer 25% less than current asking price. Here are the facts: Property is located in central New Hampshire and is over 100 acres and 2....
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Would anyone refinance their home and hold the equity of it to have enough money for when more affordable homes come up (possibly during the down turn of the market)?
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Hey BP!How do you guys handle applications for your rental for couples? Do you make both of them fill out an application? I know both have to be on the lease, but the 3 reports I request cost $55 to run so I'm just fe...
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Reaching out looking for advice and would love to hear from those who have also lived in a HCOL area and contemplated which of the two strategies to pursue, especially as a 1st time investor.Background: I live in Quee...
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Background to me: currently 22, a decent amount saved up (60k), and my goal is to own long hold rental real estate then eventually get into flips, airbnbs, and build a business around that. I’m in the position where I...