Miranda Crown
Tenant wants to buy?
After a brief stint on the sales market last fall, we opted to rent out our home for 6 months and then return to the market this spring (our tenants were/are fully aware of these circumstances). In any case, we ju...
Jennifer Sleider
Major Repairs while having Good Tenants
I have an owner occupied duplex in the Milwaukee area. I have owned the unit for 6 months and the rented out portion is in need of some serious repairs, that cannot be done with tenants in the unit. I inherited tenant...
Jordan Grimstad
Shopping around, multiple credit pulls
I made a classic newbie/lazy mistake - I got a preapproval letter from one highly recommended mortgage broker, but then neglected to shop around. Now I'm out of the 14-day grace period during which multiple pulls won'...
Lue C.
Arranging Property Inspection
All seasoned landlords out there,I have a situation with one of my rental properties, and hope you can share your thoughts how to handle it.I have been reading @Brandon Turner's managing rental properties book, and re...
Bobby R.
What happens to deposit?
We were given possession of our rental at eviction court. Tenant (ex spouse) paid a huge deposit including 3 mos rent + 2 mos deposit. The 2 remaining months rent will be used for her final 2 months (Jan-Feb). Tenant ...
Pearce G.
Inherited tenants, no lease
I'm preparing an offer. Long-time tenants are paying 750/mo to seller. Market is >1000/mo. I'm willing to give them some time to find another place or pay the higher rent if they can, but I have to raise it soon...
Charlotte Edwards
Front porch support columns...approximate cost
We've put in an offer on a home and the front porch supports are missing. THe seller won't replace them but offered $200. Is this reasonable? It seems there are 4-5 supports that need replaced. A friend estimates they...
Account Closed
Rent Collection Baltimore County MD
Hi everyone. I have a few questions since I cannot find the answer to my question no matter how much searching I do.Filed failure to pay rent for my tenants who have not paid rent for 2 months. Went to court, tenants ...
Garrett Brunell
Tenant Utility Bill Obligation
If the lease that your tenant signed states that they are responsible for the electric and gas utilities does the start date for those utility responsibilities coincide with the start date of the lease? If it does and...
Brice Furr
Newbie from Lansing / Portland, Michigan
Hi Everyone,My name is Brice Furr. I am 32 years old, an engineering student at Michigan State University, and an Army Veteran. Unlike most college students I have already started my life with a family and a home. I ...