Derek Morrison
New Tenant Requirements (MA)
My wife and I are hopefully closing on a two family in MA very soon. What are the forms & processes i need to provide & follow during initial lease up? I downloaded the BP rental contract for MA and read somet...
Brad Fry
Asking more for rent once you screen an applicant...Legal?
I have had a few applicants for one of my rental properties that are in my B rate qualifications box. Is it legal to offer the property for rent to a potential tenant but raise the rent from what I had originally adv...
Account Closed
Specific performance suit
Has anybody been part of a specific performance suit. What are the costs to mount the lawsuit and how successful are they against the defendant. Can this be brought to a small claims court
Christian Hutchinson
Ethical Leasing
I am in Michigan. I have a Condo, I have found a great niche it appears. I am near some new construction developments. I was having challenges getting the the amount of money I wanted to generate the return I desir...
Sharon S.
How to reject a tenant with criminal record?
Hello, I have a father in law and a son in law that are looking to rent one of the units I own in Cleveland, The father in law has a criminal history and the son in law has a clean record, the other unit we rent , the...
Margie Story
Newbie to Forum: Do your homework before the Auction.
This was my first auction and I was really excited. The property I bid on and eventually was awarded was purchased sight unseen. Upon visiting the property, I was horrified to learn that I had purchased a piece of la...
Brian D.
Research on "Working Smarter, Not Harder"
Stumbled across this click-bait article that I actually enjoyed, and thought I'd share, since it can apply to we n00bs who have trouble converting our interest in real estate into action:theladders.comHow it applies t...
Andre Jernigan
Surprise Triplex Deal
Hello BP Community!I’ll make this quick, as I started this post this morning before work but ended up running out the door in a hurry, and now am rushing to finish it while on a lunch break (insert long sigh). Anyways...
James Post
How to set up Electric Bill for New Tenant??
Just curious,I live in NY, so we deal with Con Edison. How do you Landlords set up a new tenant with the electricity bill?Do you set it up? Do they call the company to say they will be receiving the bill now, etc?
Will Ulmer
Baltimore, Maryland - New Investor
Hello, looking to build a network here in Baltimore, MD of fellow real estate investors. Interested in acquiring rental properties particularly in college town / rehab opportunities.Look forward to connecting with mem...