Teddy Black
Should I make the boyfriend sign the lease?
I have a four plex one of my tenants I believe moved her boyfriend in. His car is there a lot and he will come and go while she is at work. My question is should I ask and have him sign a lease or should it even be a ...
Kumar Paj
Attorney & CPA recommendation- Chicago (Western Suburbs)
Hello BP.....I am reading a lot about Series LLC and plan to put all my rentals under Series LLC. I talked to my attorney and CPA but they seem to less/not familiar with the concept of Series LLC. I know, it is easy t...
Ashley Chris
Tenant trashed, vandalized & abandoned my rental in Phoenix, AZ
My tenant, who I thought was a good tenant until last month, shocked me. On the agreed up on move out day/time, he was no where to be found and all the doors were left open. Story, Inside the house,- blinds were missi...
Kama Ward
Wood look ceramic tile?
Has anyone used it? How much did it cost? Did it look good or cheap like laminate?
Ted Phelps
How can I help a mentor?
I may have found a great mentor in Wisconsin! have reached out to a family friend who is a Realtor, an electrician, and a real estate investor! He is a triple threat! I work a regular 40hr week and only have a few tho...
Ken N
Section 8 Yay or Nay? (in Bronx NY)
Hi all
Saw a property I liked, but it has a few section 8 tenets.
Supposedly their leases have already expired. and if the new owner choose to renew. Section 8 will up the rent from 1350 to 1500 a month (this is in Br...
Kate B.
Distance Between Appliances
I have a newbie question and it's about my own place on the ground floor of a three family building I own, built in 1890 in urban Northeast USA.The space has a good sized pantry off a large kitchen. At the time the ...
Robin Hunter
When it comes to PMs, what is more important, price or service?
Say you are looking at 2 different property managers. One will charge you 5% monthly and 50% for tenant placement. But then you have another one who will charge you 10% monthly and 75-100% placement. 1. Will you find...
Account Closed
Rogue tenant tampering with smoke detectors
I have a tenant who just randomly “fixes” stuff without telling me. For example changed out hard wired smoke detector and messed up the ceiling in the process. I want to keep better tabs on the situation by doing reg...
Shawn Connors
Advice on turning a home into section 8 or for veterans
Hey BP,I'm looking at a house tomorrow in a high veteran area. There is a need for more houses for vets in the area so this may be a good opportunity for a seasoned investor which I am not. Does anyone have any expe...