Stan Furman
Tenant despises owner after late payment eviction
Repeated texts to this tenant re: late rent got exceedingly frustrating. Tenant was warned of consequences and he texted "see you in court". He WILL lose.
But, now he's got a job and is paid up. Won't ...
Jackie Sladky
Would You Rent to Him?
We have an applicant who lived in another place nearby for 8 yrs and is looking because the property that he and his two teenage sons live in will be sold. He seems pleasant and is approaching 60, landlord liked him...
Jessica Silvers
Ok, so I'm a renter, looking to have carpet replaced...
Ok, so I am a renter, and we are about to sign our 2nd yr lease. The thing is, when we checked the place out the carpet looked fine, it smelled of dog but they had just carpet cleaned. So the carpet looked fine. After...
Xin Peng
Why would a property management company charge cancellation fees?
The theory I heard is, if the PM does a good job, normally the landlord wouldn't bother to switch the PM company, so they shouldn't worry about the early termination. So, any good reasons to justify such charges?
Kevin Allen
Do you have to register your properties with your city?
I live in Louisville, KY and they ( the city) just recently started to require all rental properties to be registered with the city. I have spoken with a few other landlords and no one really knows the purpose. Its ...
Erik W.
Qualify first time renters
I manage what I call "Class C" homes defined as "clean, safe, and functional." These are not fully rehabbed and may be somewhat dated, but for someone on a budget they can be an excellent choice.I often get a lot of ...
Javier Perez
RentPrep background service
Hi Everyone,Had a question, has anyone ever used RentPrep before?I have a tenant that I am currently evicting. My attorney tells me " Did you not do a background check on this guy? He has 3 evictions in his past over ...
Account Closed
HELP!!! Need to Terminate Lease BEFORE Tenant Moves In... (longish post)
Hi BP-- This is my first post. Well, my first everything actually. I've screened and approved my first tenant on my first investment property (duplex). Here's a brief rundown on the situation:During the lease signing ...
Johnson Best
Mid term rental type of insurance
Since we focus on mid term rental and they usually stay 3 to 9 months. Not short term.What would be the insurance to get?The standard rental insurance like for the long term tenant suffice or no?
Marlene Michael
Rental applicants lie!
Tenant screenings can be a nightmare, and today was my first time screening with knowledge gained from BP podcasts and members. My very first tenant was chosen because I needed a tenant, and she was the only one who a...