Shawn M Hannan
Looking to place a tenant with poor credit
Hello Everyone,For quite a while now I've been working with a client who wants to lease an apartment on the south side of Chicago. She has credit issues (score unknown) and is self-employed. She lives with her mothe...
Michael S.
Why we canceled a tenants direct deposit payment option…and why you should too after the 5-day notice.
Why we canceled a tenants direct deposit payment option…and why you should too after the 5-day notice. (This event pertains to an Arizona rental eviction issue, your states laws may differ...or be the same.)Having dir...
Matthew Simmons
Finding the "Right Deal"
Hi, my name is Matthew, I am from Pittsburgh and I am new to both REI and BP. I am primarily interested in long term buy and hold rentals. I have spent the last 6 mos reading/watching everything I can, to try and lear...
Robert Slatkin
Need Help & Virginia Attorney - Seller Financing / Land Contract
Hi BP People...I am looking to sell some properties on installment financing provided to Buyers using Land Contracts (in a few select States).If there is someone here on BP experienced with Land Contracts, that is wil...
Seth Ripley
Possible good deal in Syracuse NY 12 unit
I am a newbie but this property seems to be a good deal. Rent around this complex is $900/unit for 2 bedrooms. I see right now if the website is correct rent is around $575/unit. I am assuming it needs some rehab work...
Felisha McCurry
Continue Flipping or switch to Brrrr?
Since the market has been so hot, we have been taking advantage and fixing and flipping the last few years. It's been great. However, the tax implications/capital gains for flips is crazy! I'm thinking we should re-th...
Jesse Kindra
Appliances
Hi BP Community,I'm working on rehabbing a property I just purchased and I am trying to decide what to do about appliances. The property was built in '74, and is in a solid blue collar neighborhood south of Seattle. I...
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Wifi or internet for Tenants
Does anyone have any experience with offering Wifi to tenants? I live in a triplex with tenants and I was thinking of buying wifi and offering as an additional fee to the rent. Does anyone have any experience with thi...
John Ramos
How are Colorado Landlords recouping/collecting late fees?
We are now into a couple of years living with "SB21-173, Concerning Rights Related to Residential Rental Agreements" and as a landlord I wanted to see how others are actually recouping/collecting any late fees from yo...
Eric Hipolito
House Hacking Leasing Contracts
I'm planning to buy my 2nd property in my name to decrease my down payment (3.5-5%, FHA or Conventional) and plan on house hacking. My question is, would it be better for my roommates to pay me directly or should I st...