Jordan Grimstad
Shopping around, multiple credit pulls
I made a classic newbie/lazy mistake - I got a preapproval letter from one highly recommended mortgage broker, but then neglected to shop around. Now I'm out of the 14-day grace period during which multiple pulls won'...
Gp G.
rent not received as on today even though 1st is rent due date an
rent not received as on today even though 1st is rent due date and later after 3rd with 85$ late charge and then late fee for each day of 20$. Should i send reminder to tenant? Are there any standard scripts you use t...
Christen G.
Just because it's legal doesn't make it right
http://komonews.com/news/local/families-told-to-le...I read articles like this a lot and it's hard to wrap my brain around. Granted, it touches a nerve as I am invested in Tacoma and in MFH (some of which are low inco...
Kyle Curtin
How do you maintain balance with exercise/workout routine?
Goooood mornin’ BP!Question for you all! This is directly unrelated to real estate, but indirectly related to succeeding in it! Health is such an important aspect to maintain balance in your life in addition to relati...
Wesley Jeanette
Calculating monetary damages from an eviction
I just went through my first eviction and let me just say man was it fun. I hired a lawyer for the eviction but now they want $1750 to file for the monetary damages. Based on everything I have heard I am not expecting...
Joshua Lappin
Inconvenience credit for maintenance
Hi Bigger Pockets Members,
I’m curious to get the opinion of some other landlords. On December 29th I got a text from one of my tenants saying that they were having problems with the HVAC system. It’s a two story u...
Toben B.
Late fee amounts? What to charge now that tenants don't seem to care about $50
When I started renting property I only charged a $20 late fee and the tenants didn't seem to care about this amount. I changed it to $5 for every day late and this became a hassle to determine how many days late they...
Account Closed
What do with tenant's stuff after eviction
I have the constable coming out to one of my properties later this week to kick out a squatter. My question is around the squatter's stuff. What obligations do I have to the squatter's stuff? Can I throw it all away? ...
Account Closed
VA slumlord problem issue with landlord
Hi I have a slumlord in the state of VA and I refused to pay him rent on April 6th. they considered it a dwelling unit and can qualify for opting out of VRLTA VA 225-55.01 if they expressively write it in the lease. ...
Brian Ledbetter
Security deposit to cover unauthorized pet fees?
Can a security deposit be used to cover unauthorized pet fees in a rental? I have a tenant that moved out and they had two unauthorized pets, a cat and a dog. I confronted them about this since the lease clearly state...