CJ C.
Would you rent to this tenant?
My leasing agent thinks the applicant is fine and I’m a little hesitant so would greatly appreciate any thoughts.The property is a nice 3 bed / 2 bath built in the 2000’s in what is probably a B location around Atlant...
Quinton Washington
Tax lien home in a low value market
Hello My name is Quinton living in Indianapolis. I would like to invest in Toledo Ohio. A family member has a tax lien of $19K but the home is worth only $20k plus repairs. The home is abandon so we all know what ...
Vince Coffeen
Multifamily buy and hold Minneapolis area, best strategies?
My partner and I are real estate investors looking to level up in the Minneapolis Saint Paul area, looking for input and suggestions about what to do; here’s our scenario:• Currently rent out a condominium in Saint Pa...
Vashist D.
Vacancy on long term rentals or house hacks
I’m confused about how if it is so easy to pay a low mortgage and finance a home, why would people want to rent? Brandon turner in his podcast claims that vacancy rates are usually 5% but, I don’t understand how peopl...
Sameer Patel
Laundry in SFH Rental
Hi all,I am in the final phase of my first investment home purchase and am trying to determine how to handle supplying laundry appliances. Currently the home has hook ups as expected but I was leaning towards not pro...
Jordan Greek
Appliances - pros and cons of providing
As renter, the units always had appliances. I never thought twice about it. Now as a landlord, I’m faced with a decision to provide appliances or let the renter provide them. To define appliances, my scenario calls fo...
Amber Forkey
Credit Checks on HUD Tenants in NY
Hi All! Looking to open a discussion on the legality of running credit checks on section 8/DSS tenants.Question: If the government program is not paying 100% of the rent, are we able to pull a credit report? Example: ...
Anthony Chung
Required appliances for renters
Hello BP,What appliances do we need to provide for our tenants? My realtor said no fridge or laundry machines because of liability issue, but throughout the years of renting myself I never had to bring in my own fridg...
Robert Ellis
Build to Rent SFRs - Columbus on the forefront
I've been trying to get some great discussions about columbus going. One of the biggest new national trends and one that Columbus is on the forefront of is homes build to rent not sell. There are 4 communities in due ...
Nicholas Bolcon
Holding Deposit or Security Deposit
Hello BP, as always your input is appreciated.To start I'm in RI in case anyone has familiarity with the local laws. I had applicants that passed my screening finally. They can't move in until June 1st which I think ...