Patrick Campbell
ADA trained dogs vs ESA (emotional support animal)
I'm in Florida and I have been in the business for over twenty-five years.In recent months, we have had a high number of tenants going to websites to get an ESA certification. They then tell us that they are allowed t...
Georges A.
Out of State Investing Realtors
I am in the process of investing in out of state properties. doing my research on the forum 3 things are key. (1) a good PM and (2) a good trustworthy realtor and (3) a good RE attorney.
(1) and (3) are doabl...
Palmer Wilkins
Tenant arguments may escalate to violence
I bought a short sale multifamily building last winter and have been taking care of the deferred maintenance and increasing the occupancy with new tenants appropriately screened by my property manager. All was going ...
Megan Barrett
Can we ask existing tenants to sign a new rental agreement?
My Mother owns a single-unit home in East LA, in a desirable neighborhood, that she inherited 8 years ago. It's been a rental property since her father owned it, and the current tenants are a family that has occupied ...
Uwe K.
City interior inspection for tax assessment - should I let him in?
Actually not sure if I am in the best category here:
Got a letter from the city yesterday about one of my duplexes. They offer me the opportunity (I feel so special) to make an appointment for interior inspection fo...
Travis Brown
Water Remediation Threatening Collections
Hello,This is my first time posting. I recently purchased my first four unit building in Hermosa Beach.Due to the rain back in January, we had a massive leak. I’ve dealt with water issues before including using water ...
Stephanie Cederdahl
Forever Tenants and House Hacking
Hi All! I'm currently searching for my first duplex/house hackable property. I plan to move into one unit, renovate, then move into the next unit and renovate over time. The problem I have run into is that one propert...
Marc Winter
No Guns In Rental Apartments
Can a landlord restrict or prohibit a tenant possessing firearms in a rental unit, or on the common areas of rental property? Here is an interesting article about this question: https://rentalhousingjournal.com/can-...
John Choe
Contractor gave a not to exceed then invoice exceeded it
I'm in the process of a remodel on a 4-plex from about 4 hours away. I contacted a contractor and asked for a not to exceed number for each unit. After much back and forth the foreman for the job gave me a number fo...
Adam Lang
Problems with tenant while trying to show unit
I have a Tenant here in Kansas City who moved out before lease was up. She has paid all rents that are due under the lease. Unit is empty and we are showing prospective tenants. Current tenant who is still under leas...