Kay March
Best way to permit a tenant to break the lease if he wants to?
I have two very needy, nitpicking tenants who have recently informed me that they would like to have the ducts cleaned and they are willing to pay for it. I have refused their request for reasons that I need not go in...
Cameron Schmahl
Buying duplex, inheriting tenants and how to increase rents?
Hello all,I am currently under contract for my 2nd investment property and closing at the end of the month. My question is the tenants are long term (19 years & 9 years) They take nice care of the property and the...
Moises Mari
My first low income property (Newark, NJ)
Hello Everyone,This is my first question on BiggerPockets, so here it goes, please share your opinions and/or ideas/suggestions, thank you in advance! I'm a 30 year old investor in the northeast side of NJ. I'm not a ...
Christian Bors
Questionable contractor but already signed contract
So my contractor, lets call him John, that I usually use is jammed packed until mid to late December. On one of my properties, the carport roof needs to be replaced. When I went to look at the roof there happen to b...
Nate Julian
Tenant rights when landlord is attempting to sell property...
Hey all,Quick question. I live in Utah, and some of my friends live in SLC. They are currently renting in Sugarhouse. I'm not positive of the terms on the lease, but something smells fishy to me.Their current landlord...
Michael Episcope
Portfolio Managers Forecasted Returns Explained
(Updated version for all BiggerPockets members to enjoy.)If one portfolio manager forecasts a return of 20% on a real estate investment and another one forecasts a return of 15%, which one is the better choice?Answer:...
Joseph Weisenbloom
How closely should I monitor my rehab?
I invest at a distance with my properties being an hour from where I live. I buy and rehab to create solid rentals. I am starting my second rehab today with new contractors that I have exported the work to. My first r...
Dennis Cid
I need help with deciding on a property!!!
So I am close to buying my first buy and hold Duplex, I am just torn between buying in my home state of California or in Arizona where I have friends and family to look after the property. I am undecided because my 3....
John Dirgo Deweese
Some People Should Not Be Landlords
There's a million threads on here about how expensive, incompetant and generally horrible property management companies can be - but not much about how horrible landlords/property owners can be.Today, I got both a nas...
Shane H.
Duplex then Single Family rent/flip led 2 another in Wichita KS
I've been active in RE investing since 2006, however until the past 4-5 years have not had the laser focus I've needed. I let the lack of liquid capital hold me back and just not getting out there as much as I should...