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How to turn down a tenant with bad rental history?
So, I was listening to the BP podcast and the subject of how to do background checks on your renters came up. I was wondering, how exactly would or should you turn down a tenant that has bad rental history so to avoid...
Adam Craig
Would you rent to this family?
We finished a rehab in a B/C class neighborhood. The house has been listed at $1300 for 2 weeks. I just got this email from my PM - would you rent in this situation....? I am leaning towards a yes because its Decem...
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Weird, weird, weird landlord behavior.
I came across a "for rent" sign, called, and subsequently rented from a guy after he agreed to repair some things, or pay for items and I'll repair them. The apartment looked rough upon initial inspection, but appear ...
Jimmy NA
Doing the work Yourself
Should a landlord do repairs and maintenance himself (or herself)? I have read opinions, and spoken to landlords whom feel strongly either way. Some say, "you must do repairs yourself and save money". The opponents s...
Sam Choi
Newbie from Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
Hello,My name is Sam Choi. I currently live in Walnut, CA near Diamond Bar. I would love to get into real estate. Currently, my dad has 1 4-unit property. So I would really like acquire some properties of my own. I wo...
Susan Grinde
What questions are good to ask a potential lead when they call?
I have gotten my first deals from the MLS, but have noticed a few neglected homes while driving around my hometown that I want to send some letters to. This is my first attempt at generating leads in this manner and I...
Angie W.
Do investors buy ready to rent houses?
I have a SFR in a low to moderate income older neighborhood. We've owned it 3 years and rented it out.
The house has been vacant now for a few months, partially due to cleaning and doing improvements. We or...
Ginger Spurlin
Listed as a 4-3 but really a 3-2
Is the seller/agent accountable if they list a property as a 4-3 but the renovation/addition of the fourth bed and third bath was not permitted work, therefor, it is still a 3-2 in the tax records and the appraiser d...
James H.
Contractors Run After W-9 Requested
We used to do all of the unskilled labor, plus a few skilled things, ourselves. But, we have come to a point where we have to start hiring things out.A few weeks ago, we had a painter paint a property. He did a wond...
George Calbert
be your bank
I am looking to see what people know or think about beyourbank.com They have an elearning about whole life insurance and how that fits into a financial plan. I was wondering if anyone has went down this road and what ...