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Hey everyone,I have been looking at the Petersburg, VA area to as a potential rental area. I am interested to know if anyone has invested in this area and what their experiences have been. Thanks
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Hi all I have what sounds like a simple question. I am currently screening a tenant who and he will be having the background check. Should I be doing a background on the wife as well. She is not a co-signer so I do...
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Hello BP forum,
I'm new in the small income property business. I have heard many horror stories from colleges about bad tenants and evictions.
Can anyone recommend a good book, website or information o...
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Hello all!I am getting ready to rent out my first property in Winston-Salem and I would like some help finding the following and any other advice you might have:1. NC residential lease agreement (I requesting the most...
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I am preparing to rent my first unit for $2000/month. To ask for first, last month rent, and security deposit of $2000 seems too much ($6000) for people renting a home. I was thinking first month and security. I kn...
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When is the best time to ask your new / possible future tenant for a background check? Is it before you interview them? After you interview them? Or after you have showed them your rental?
Hello,I am looking for recommendations for a Property Manager in the Fayetteville/Raeford, NC area. Thank you.
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Hello BP,
I have a rental under contract in Columbia SC. I am out of state and need help getting a local contractor to install an HVAC and maybe new windows depending on what the inspection turns up.
Also, if yo...
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I just purchased a rental in Delray Beach, FL. I am in need of Property Manager recommendations. Thanks!
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Can anyone personally recommend a property manager in Hemet, San Jacinto area?