Michael Modesto
LLC Formation for a Californian Investing Out of State
Hi all.I'd like to get your thoughts on forming an LLC, from folks who have done this before. After review, I've determined that I want to set up an entity to hold my investment properties to add a layer of protection...
Christian Ivanov
Looking for Chicago area investors
I recently signed up for BiggerPockets and I am extremely grateful to all the material they have put together. I have listened to a lot of podcasts so far (have not signed in Netflix for a while). I recently bought ...
Travis Campbell
New Landlord, First turnover, Need Advice
So I have a two BR townhouse and for the past year I have had two great tenants with absolutely no issues. These are the first tenants I have ever had. We will call them 1 and 2. Well, 1 decides she wants to move out ...
Stan F.
Dirty tenant clause in the Lease
I have a tenant that is going on 3rd year and their contract is due to be renewed. They do occasionally pay late but within grace period ( I have 5 days). I am planning to put them month to month and try to entice pro...
Michael Temple
Capital Reserves vs. Inflation
Thinking about the best places to store capital reserves now that savings rates are at or near 0%. We all know it is a good idea to have plenty of reserves, but where are some ideas of places to keep them. I would say...
Bryce Jamison
Should I make my tenants get rental insurance?
I've seen a lot of people recommending mandating tenants get rental insurance, but I don't understand why. I'll have insurance on the home to protect myself, but why is it my business if they insure their own property...
Bill Connell
Cable(TV)/Internet options Vacation Property
I’m working on finalizing a deal for an 11 unit beachfront property. Short term rental in the summer, long term in the off season. Cable/internet is included.
I’ve cut the cord in my personal life years ago. I’m ass...
Ward Hubbell
messy tenants in Nashville
We have a tenant in one of our duplexes who is storing furniture, baby gear and other household items on the front porch as well as dropping cigarette butts off the back deck onto the sitting area of our tenants below...
Jon Martin
Do you ask for a 5 star review?
Curious to hear how you all approach this. I already send a pre check out email thanking tie for the stay. Should I go ahead and ask them to leave a 5 star review and is there a way to do tie without sounding presumpt...
Brian R.
Bedbugs in Columbus Ohio.
The other day I found out my tenants in one of our duplexes has bedbugs. He does not have the money up front to deal with it but he promises to pay me back if I pay for it.
1. What are my legal responsibiliti...