Christopher Smith
California Draconian Rent Control Proposition 21
California will once again have on the November ballot a massively draconian and destabilizing rent control measure. The current measure PROP 21 is very similar to a previous measure that was soundly defeated in 2018....
Jeff B.
Need to change Florida debtor, and collections laws.
To any Florida landlords, I am sure you know the over complex and ridiculous procedures you must follow to evict, claim a judgment, claim a writ of garnishment, and have laws that allow someone who owes you money t...
Gavin Henry
Properties with bad tenants
I’m a new investor. I found a condo (2bed 2 bath) in a good area. The current landlord is selling the property for 130K with the tenants inside of it. The tenants have been giving him a hard time and due to COVID they...
Kase Knochenhauer
Incentive to tenants for reporting needed repair?
Has anyone ever offered a very small incentive to tenants so that they actually report necessary repairs to management company before the small repair becomes a real problem? (ie. leaking toilet, leaking rook, electri...
Scott Weaner
When to Accept/Reject a Tenant with a History of Collection Judgements
I am about to make some decisions about our first rental property. I have a possible tenant, but have concerns after looking at the credit report. This is a husband/wife, with the husband being the sole earner. he qua...
Gurjot Grewal
Under Market Value Rents on most postings
Hello BP, I'm currently analyzing multiple postings a day, looking for a great deal to make an offer on. Been at this stage for a week now, trying not to rush into anything but get a feel for different areas and analy...
Account Closed
Unlawful Eviction/Conversion/Small Claims Court
State is Oregon - Hi, I would greatly appreciate any advice re my legal situation. My landlord performed an unlawful eviction and conversion of my personal property. This was done after I sent 2 rent withholding notif...
Margie Sturtz
Interest on Security deposits in Pennsylvania
Hi, I'm a bookkeeper at a real estate co in Philadelphia. Question...with interest rates so low is it acceptable to hold off sending out interest checks to tenants over 2 years and just give them the earned interest w...
Daniel Miller
SmartMove anomaly ...
Shouldn't the cost of doing a check on an prospective tenant, be listed *somewhere* on the SmartMove website?? I'm logged in as a landlord, but I can't find a number anywhere... Interestingly, even the 'Pricing and P...
Jake Drappi
RENT CONTROL QUESTION FOR NEW JERSEY
Hello BP,
I am looking at a property in NJ and starting to get a better understanding on how rent control will affect my investment. The town I am looking for has some information posted, which I came across, but can...