Sheeva R.
Questions from a new investor - offer just accepted!
Hi all, Finally after putting in many offers I had one accepted - Florida Emerald Coast, 2 bdr/2.5 bath, near the beach. A have a bunch of questions being new at this and not knowing what I don't know!1. It has not be...
Dave Stokley
How do you incentivize cleaners to go above and beyond?
We have been experimenting with things like paying a $5 bonus for every 5* review and additional bonuses for 5* review streaks. Since we have 12+ cleaners on our team we've also been discussing a regular email/newslet...
Elva S.
The Annual inspection at the rental properties
Hi All!I am ready to schedule an annual inspection with my tenant. Would you recommend to bring a handyman with me and check out the house? If so, could you please recommend some good handymen at DFW area in Texas? T...
Radu Botnari
Tenant requested carpet to be changed
I purchased a duplex that came with one section 8 tenant that has been there for 1.5 yrs. Tenant is month to month and been wanting to move because old landlord didn't want to replace the carpet (worn out and super di...
DJ Espiritu
Move out cleanliness question
Hey everyone. I purchased a duplex last month to househack. The side I’m moving into is finishing their tenancy and I will be moving in that side. They had been staying there for 8 years and were a family friend of th...
Kristie Eddy
Background checks necessary for student housing?
Hello BP! I am a newer investor and have added a multiplex recently to our portfolio that will be rented to college students. I want to ask whether or not other landlords or property managers are running credit and b...
Nick K.
Tenant ruined driveway with various automotive fluid spills
This is not a minor case of a tenant's car(s) leaking oil on a driveway. The tenant was trying to repair cars as a business on the property and spilled various automotive fluids over much of the driveway and concrete ...
Scott Cash
Should I buy an old salvage yard lot for RV/Boat storage?
Looking a 9 acre lot that used to be a salvage yard/auto shop. Anyone ever had to contend with EPA, Phase I, Phase II reports, Brownfield Designation? Many questions. What am I getting myself into? Any advice on what ...
Constantia Petrou
Security deposit settlement for not cleaning
Hi everyone,My tenants just moved out after 3 years of renting our single family home. It was made very clear to them in their move out letter and during the preliminary walk through that they were to clean the house ...
Chris Walters
Deducting from security deposit due to room not cleaned?
I've had a good stay as I have been renting out a bedroom in a Georgia home. This is until the lease has ended 6 months later and I have moved out. I didn't have a vacuum cleaner or broom, so when I left I packed all ...