Gregory Montalto
Ever had a rental raided by SWAT or the FBI?
A contractor friend was over today and told me this crazy story about a property he owned a few years ago. He was your typical accidental landlord after not being able to sell his primary residence and moving to a ...
Enyi Ajoku
Female Dog not spayed/neutered
I need your opinions about this. I have never owned a pet and this also my first time trying to rent to a tenants with pet.I'm about to rent to a potential tenant who has a dog. After doing some research here and onli...
Jacob Lindgren
Appropriate steps to take with renters already in a new property
Hello all, I am considering a property right now that already has a tenant in it. They are under contract until July 2023. From what I understand, they are prompt payers. I am not overly concerned about them and they ...
Eric Fernwood
Are Properties in the Best School Districts the Best Rentals?
Many people make the mistake of assuming they know what will attract a specific tenant pool segment. I made this mistake as well.
When I was first studying tenant pool segment demographics in Las Vegas, I assumed tha...
Dennis Nemitz
non-licensed, non-insured roofer
I have a guy who wants to do a roof job for me on the side. He works for a licensed roofer, but is not insured or licensed himself. Should I run away and why? By the way, it would save me about $2000.
RJ Reynolds
Roofs with Meows and Woofs, do you allow pets in your rental properties?
I am a Real Estate Agent however, I do not typically handle rental properties. My perspective on this question/discussion is as a tenant. You might find it odd that a Real Estate Agent doesn't own her home, that's a ...
Andres Blandon
First lawsuit from tenant. Please advice...
Hi everyone!I'm just looking for some advice or a few legal contacts that can point me in the right direction.I have a tenant that signed a contract for 12 months at the end of December. Now in the beginning of March ...
David Tang
Renter's Insurnace when there are multiple tenants
What are people's thoughts around tenant's Renter's Insurance in Chicago? We recently signed a lease with tenants (2 people - Person A & B) where they have 1 renter's insurance. Person A has the renter's insurance...
Victor G.
Section 8 ? What is the big risk?
This may seem like a simple question but why are so many landlords against renting to Section 8 tenants; when it seem like a pretty guaranteed payment. I've always thought renting to Section 8 tenants would be one of...
Lynn James
Bad Weather Question
Question
I had a pipe to burst at my rental. This seems to be a common issue here in Georgia today. Since the demand is so high for plumbers I cant get one out until tomorrow. 2 questions:
Am I respons...