Mushtaq G.
HVAC in first rental not working, need help
Hi, I just purchased my first rental, two months into journey I get this dreaded call from my tenant yesterday that A/C is not cooling, I immediately call the service guy that maintained the unit in past, he charged m...
Darcy Reynolds
Any Tips When Selecting a Broker?
Hi BP! I am taking my New Jersey State exam next week and am looking for advice as I begin to interview brokers. What are the right questions to ask? What are the important things to look for? I have been told men...
J R Spikeston
How do I look in the eyes of a lender? SFOO Buyer and Holder
I never planned on being a landlord, but looking back over the last decade I've settled into the pattern I explain below. My main question is, "How will I look in the eyes of a lender when it comes time to buy my four...
Joe Rinella
Dealing with snow removal in Massachusetts
Hi everyone,I'm wondering how other rental property owners handle snow removal in the winter in Massachusetts and other areas that get a lot of snow. With the amount of snow we got last year in Massachusetts, it seems...
Maggie Vineyard
1031 exch. buying new construction 4plex & seller won't do repair
My father and I are in a 1031 exchange and under contract to buy a fourplex in San Antonio. (We are already way beyond our identification period so cannot buy something else). This fourplex is brand new construction ...
Raj Balakrishnan
tenant verification is UNRELIABLE. Scary stuff for a mom & pop investor !!!!!
Several applicants with disclosed felony arrests and convictions have passed tenant verification checks. Tenant verification sites, which charge for nationwide criminal, income, and credit checks, are clearing these a...
Daniel Thomas
Cashing out 401k to invest in RE
Has anyone cashed out their 401k to try and get a greater return on their money and use the proceeds to invest in RE? I have contemplated doing this.
Christine Swaidan
Getting Bids. Is Not Giving Details of Charges Acceptable?
Because of recent rain storms and older units I am in need of some repair work on a couple of units. I contacted a GC that I found on a neighborhood website. He had a few positive reviews on Yelp. He’s on Houzz, also....
Carrie A.
Home Warranty Plans, yay or nay??!
What's everyone's opinion on buying home warranty for your rentals??? My real estate agent suggested it. I never really thought about it...... Any input would be great!
Ryan Dossey
I'm going to be a new landlord help me set my policies.
Those of you guys that have been at this I am curious how you handle the following situations. Everyone says to set your rules and keep them.Smoking:Pets:Credit:Felons:Age:First time renters:Previous evictions:Rent Co...