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My long-term tenant wants out of his lease due to his adult son passing away. The son lived with him, was a co-tenant on the lease, and was the main person making the rent payments. Before passing, the son scheduled t...
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Hello,
I am new to the real estate world and about to rent out our SFH. I was wondering how you guys collect your rent? I was thinking of setting up Zelle and/or Venmo but not sure if that's a good idea. Are there an...
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I recently purchased a fixer upper that I will use as a vacation home. I won't be there in the winter and want to protect my water pipes. The plan is to remove the water meter each fall, blow out the pipes with an ...
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When I first started investing in real estate I remember everyone said turnover is expensive and is what kills investors. I will have to disagree, I love turnover! I allow all of my tenants to break their leases at an...
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I am having difficulties with my tenant (The property is in California). He put up a swing on a tree on the property without prior permission and is refusing to take it down. The lease was drawn up with a California...
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I swear this type of stuff might only happen to me. After a lengthy screening process on my BRRRR, I signed a lease with my tenant on November 1. Everything is good, received deposit and first month's rent. Just recei...
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Those of you who have been landlords for years, what have been some of your game changers so to speak? craigslist? kwikset smart key locks? online tenant screening?
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Is it legal to ask for bank statements for prospective tenants in NJ?
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Just finished up a new construction BRRR and wanted to share with the community. The numbers breakdown is at the end.
Purchase Price : I bought a lot the $20,000
How did you find deal / negotiate: Driving to check ...
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My tenant is requesting a 5 year lease. I was originally going to increase rent by 3% per year. Because they want to sign for 5 years, which will reduce vacancy costs, I should probably reduce the annual rent increas...