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Bob Drew Security Deposit and handing over the keys
28 February 2018 | 8 replies

Hi all,I am a newbie landlord that needs some help. A young couple screened successfully and I am interested in moving forward with the process with them. They'll only be able to move in on March 24. My questions:1. S...

Bill Womeldorf Best online banks to hold security deposits?
13 May 2015 | 16 replies

Hi all,I am from Massachusetts, and in this state landlords need to hold their security deposits in interest accruing accounts - Does anybody know any good online banks that provide this service? Or should I look into...

Jane A. Breaking the lease, could we deduct for a new tenant placement?
15 March 2018 | 5 replies

Could we deduct 50% of the security deposit as a new tenant placement expense when the previous tenant breaks the lease?  or only cleaning and damage expenses?  Thx

Yuzi Stha Tenant not paying last month rent, thinks sec deposit covers (MA)
6 July 2021 | 11 replies

Hi all,(This is based in Massachusetts).I have a situation where Tenant has not paid last month rent (lease scheduled to expire on July 31, 2021). Rent was due on 1st of July and when I reach out to him, he thought se...

Thomas Swindell What money amount do you require tenants to put down at move in?
4 February 2018 | 19 replies

What requirements do you guys have for when the tenant moves in for the money to put down? For example do you request first months rent, last months rent, and a security deposit? What is the security deposit usually e...

Tony Castronovo How to handle deposits at lease signing
28 July 2020 | 13 replies

I've had the good fortune thus far to have tenants move in pretty quickly (within a week of lease signing).  But with my latest property I am experiencing what I think is more typical.....that a prospective tenant sig...

Michelle Moss rent collecting
11 November 2013 | 8 replies

I am a landlord who is interested in knowing how to get rents without tenants using the mail. I know there are banks who will do direct deposit, but some charge for this service. Any suggestions you investors ha...

Mike Palmer 2 rare situations/crazy tax questions for any tax experts
3 April 2014 | 7 replies

Hello:

I have 2 situations that I have not been able to find answers to (at least to my satisfaction that they are correct). One is very rare and crazy, but the other I am sure has happened to someone out the...

James Maher How do you collect rent?
6 January 2016 | 19 replies

Currently, I'm using a property manager for one property.  They just direct deposit each month into my checking account.  I am buying another property and will most likely not be using a property manager for it.  What...

Jimmy S. Tenants dog scratched doors, what to do?
17 August 2017 | 18 replies

HelloI have 3 bedroom doors that all look like this.  I used a wood marker and it seems to help out alot . How would you charge them for this? It will take me a long time to do 3 doors or should I get a estimate from ...