Gayle Eisner
Tiny Houses
I have been seriously looking into the Tiny House craze. I am hoping someone knows what I am talking about. Here in CA, esp. SF Bay Area, rental housing is through the roof. (no pun intended). I have looked into t...
Sam Leon
A couple of things on turning over a unit between tenants
I have a few things that needed input from BP landlords on turning over a unit.SHOWING A UNIT WHILE STILL BEING OCCUPIEDThis is something I have never done I always waited till the unit is vacant and I have a chance t...
Michael Ellers
Best Markets for Mortgage Foreclosure Surplus Strategy
Which states/counties have the most favorable business and regulatory conditions for pursuing a mortgage foreclosure surplus strategy? Thank you!
Adam Kruse
Boyfriend Squatter alert
Hi All
One of my properties is being renting to a single, female student. The lease stipulates no visitor can stay more than 48 hours without being added to the lease. Her boyfriend is now staying at the property for...
Johann Jells
Moral Dilemma: what to say about terrible tenants when asked?
Do you ask applicants for their current landlord's contact info? I do, but never call. A few years back I was put in an impossible spot. I was evicting a rotten couple, not an easy thing in NJ but I got lucky, and the...
Tariq B.
Saved my self $1000 yesterday, questioning the PM
Last week we had a tenant move into a new property, now I think we can agree as fellow landlords that it's pretty standard that when someone moves into a new place there is always something that needs fixing. So I was...
Account Closed
Houston Flood Damaged Homes - What will happen to them?
Hi Everyone,Due to the extent of the flooding disaster in Houston, there are going to be a lot of flooded homes. What is going to happen to them? There are going to be many distressed sellers. Many homeowners will wan...
John Morgan
Longest tenant you’ve had?
Just curious how long some of your tenants have stayed. And any advice to entice them to stay and be lifers with you. I’m all about low turnover!
Leonard Sanford Jr
Renovations while house hacking
Hello All!Brand new REI here and I am looking to acquire my first house hack. Everything about the property fits my criteria, and I am optimistic that my offer will be accepted! During an initial showing, I noticed th...
Jason Burton
HELP! Analysis Paralysis
BP,
I have been feeling a lot of indecisiveness lately. I almost closed on a deal in St. Louis on a SFR but had it fall through. I'm also in the process of getting a multifamily in Alabama only to be having second t...