Peter Stewart
I just called the cops. There's someone screaming in the basement
That was the text I got from a tenant at 730am last Friday morning. They live in a 4plex I own nearby. What a way to start the day! Here's some backstory before I get to the details - I am in the process of evicting o...
Patrick M.
Floors- How Much Trouble Am I Asking For?
So I am trying to get my first property ready to rent. Plumbing is done, electrical done, painting close to done.
The ground floor of the townhouse is a concrete slab half covered with parquet and glue, and half cov...
Daniel Luedtke
Dangerous breed service animals
Looking at potential new tenants for a recently vacant unit. One prospective new tenant has a service dog, that I believe is a dangerous breed, or a mix with a dangerous breed (pitbull). I do not allow dangerous bre...
Anthony Hale
Jacksonville Lease Options
Trying to move back to Jacksonville from LA. I was in escrow on a townhouse, with the plan of living in it for a year before turning it into my first rental. I have good credit and good income, but I couldn't close ...
Nancy Wang
How hard is it to do a long distance fixer upper?
Hi BP,My turnkey long distance investment in Memphis TN went okay until the tenant stopped paying her rent last August.The PM evicted the tenant last December (several months of non payment). I had to pay $5500 rehab ...
John Jack R.
Why are Zillow Valuations NOT Accurate?
C-U-P-SWhen dealing with homeowners I am sure that you find that many of them reference Zillow as their source for their home valuation. I have developed a selling system; C-U-P-S which allows me to present my offer t...
Tony Luong
Newbie Investor from Southern California
Hellloooo Biggerpockets!My name is Tony and this post is a huge step for me. I don't have any social media accounts because I've always been a "lurker" more than anything, so posting here is my coming out!I'm a 35 yea...
Danny Webber
Maintaining Your Rental Property is Important
Maintaining your rental properties in good shape is crucial for several reasons. First and foremost, it ensures the safety and well-being of your tenants. Secondly, it can help you attract and retain high-quality tena...
Bill Briscoe
Corporate/Non-profit SFH rentals?
We just rehabbed a foreclosed SFH and listed it for lease or lease/purchase. I got a call from a group that places mentally challenged girls with a caretaker. They have a house 30 miles out of town with 3 girls whic...
Frank S.
Building small apartment instead of buying - Good or bad idea?
I live in Houston, TX. I've been looking for a small apartment (5-20 units), under $500K, not in section 8 areas, with room for improvements. Does not have to be in Houston but I know Houston the best. I have saved $1...