Jorge R.
Buying at the courthouse steps in NC
As you can see, could not sleep well tonight...I had been working with a seller for a home in the Charlotte area on purchasing her pre-foreclosure. She ended up missing a hearing and was promptly scheduled for auctio...
Brett Barry
Inherited tenant refuses to leave
Hi, I'm a first time home owner who recently purchased a two family home in Northampton, Massachusetts. I knowingly inherited 1 tenant who's lease was due to end August, 31, 2017. My closing attorney notified me that ...
Dan Talmi
Most Common Tenant Questions?
Hi everyone,
What are the most common topics for calls/emails you get (or your management company gets) from tenants? I'm trying to determine how best to implement building management on a 7 unit C class property i'...
Jennifer Rysdam
Do you report to credit bureau if they don't pay repairs?
Hi all. I just bought this 8-plex, where pets are only allowed if approved, deposit paid, etc. Well, we did the inspection for purchase and one lady, who just moved in a year ago May 1, has 2 unapproved cats and her p...
Bienes Raices
Do you use a wireless alarm on your vacant properties?
I was looking at the the Skylink sc-1000, and the cheaper Mace system. They both can dial your cell phone when the alarm is triggered.
However, when I called Skylink customer support, they said I needed a land line i...
Justin B.
A recent tenant rent issue
I recently received this letter from my property manager. I'm curious as to what everyone's response or take on this is (any personal info removed of course).
Hi,
Just wanted to give you an update. The...
Jon Lafferty
Ready to get my feet wet - south jersey newbie
hello all, my background is in IT and I have been working in the insurance industry for 12 years now. This field has been great for me but I am ready to expand into other areas. I recently did the unthinkable and c...
Larry Sinders
Deciding between Keller Williams and HER
HiI am going to take the exam for my real estate sales license in Ohio shortly after the new year and am in a dilemma as to which broker to choose. I have spent a lot of time narrowing it down to two offices, one HER ...
Tommy Kim
Should I require Renters insurance?
Hello, I have been working on 6 unit new construction apartment and we should be finished in one to two months. We will have building insurance but I would like some inputs on if I should make Tenant insurance option...
Joe Buccelli
New investor in Northern California
Greetings! My name is Joe Buccelli and I'm a new investor in Northern California. I live in Petaluma and am in the process of buying a property in Ukiah. I ran across this site when the reality of being a first tim...