Dana R.
Tenant scheduled a repair without notifying me first
I have a tenant who emailed me at my work e-mail account on Christmas about a leaking garbage disposal that didn't seem to work anymore and that they had scheduled Roto Rooter to come fix it. Normally, I know that a l...
Daniel Hankins
Conversation for the future of humanity
There are two types of people in this world. People who see problems, and people who choose to try and fix them. How many of us walk past trash that is in our direct path, but instead of picking it up, just assume tha...
Matthew Hall
Is the DOS clause actually spelled out in the mortgage or just implied because it's not assumable?
The mortgage I'm looking at says nothing about a DOS clause but does say it does not have a "Demand Feature," which apparently allows the lender to call the loan due for any reason. It does however have a box checked...
Steve White
Finding Easements at the court house FLORIDA
Hi I did some research along with reading a Ownership and encumbrance report and found no mention of a existing easement on the lot I purchased at the tax deed county auction.Ive been told the easement is recorded in ...
Waruna Yapa
Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
My goal is to find competitive rates and fees. I've noticed that going to brokers usually leads to the same wholesalers so it's not as useful. The only other good lenders I've seen are credit unions and regional/local...
Daniel Godbout
MN Property Manager Requirements
Hi, what would be the requirements if I wanted to have my father (non-owner) manage a property (SFR) for me in MN? Real estate license, background check, other? I went through the tenant/landlord handbook a little whi...
Sadie Bynum
1005 Square Footage Error - Week from Closing - Any Advice?
Hello all - Newbie here. I'm under contract on a home I'm buying to live in and Airbnb the attached In-Law suite. The listing agent wrote that the house was 4,000 sq in his description, and the mls listing indicated 4...
Yuvaraj Vimawala
How to handle emergency situations with tenants (AC issues)
Hi fellow landlords,This year I have been particularly lucky to have 3 AC units blow up and 2 properties have flooding due to sewage back up in my properties (all SFRs). I wanted to ask the experts here if there is a ...
Nathan Gesner
What is the hardest part of DIY management?
There are pros and cons to self-management. Some landlords are very successful. Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships. Most land somewhere in the middle.If you have experience as a ...
Luka Milicevic
Rent is almost late...
Hi BP nation.
I only have 1 property and I am relatively new to landlording. My tenants have sent checks on time every month. Usually arriving no later than the 28th each month.
It's the 2nd and the mail man just ca...