Peter Christiansen
Preselling a Flip
Hello everyone,Although this is my first post, I've been a member for awhile and greatly benefited from all the information on BiggerPockets! My partner and I have completed a number of different projects using vario...
Tracey Williams
Tenant moved out without notice
A section8 tenant moved out without notice because she had a fight with her boyfriend who is not on the lease. He called the cops on her and got a restraining order against her in the house. She had spent a year in th...
Johann Jells
picking among qualified tenants without legal liability?
I am planning an open house and expect a number of qualified applicants, there was lots of interest (apparently the rent is STILL too low!). My question is that if I take a number of applications from qualified tenan...
Brandon Baker
What to add to standard leases
Hello team, I'm sure this has been asked so I apologize, but I'd like to know what you guys are adding to leases beyond what the standard PM has? I want to make sure my PMs are adding all the goodies that allow me mor...
Ron Smith
Evicting a tenant
HiI filed for a writ of possession to evict the tenant two days back and am waiting for the sheriff to call me to schedule the eviction. I received an email from the tenant few days back that he will not be in the cou...
Heather Rodden
Help please, village wanting to create ordinance for ordinance
The village we have rentals in want to create an ordinance making the landlord responsible for the tenant’s actions.
From one of the council members: “For those of you that read the article in the paper. Village to s...
Taylor Lewick
Questions from a Newbie, taking over property with existing renters
Hi all, first post. I'm currently looking at acquiring a property that has a single family home, and a detached bungalow. The units are occupied, and rent for $750 and $500 each. (market level for my area)My questi...
Jacob Beran
One Roommate Wants to Terminate Lease - Other Wants to Stay (WI)
Hello BP community,I have two tenants occupying a unit who are both "jointly and severally liable" for the full 12-month lease. One of the roommates wants to end their part of the lease due to personal reasons unrelat...
Don Konipol
Why Wholesaling Doesn't Exist in Most Other Countries
Wholesaling real estate, as the term is currently used is a phenomena in the United States only. The reason for wholesaling, wholesalers, and that entire industry is ironically the result of policies put forth by Rea...
Drew Leonard
Requiring bank statements ?????
Trying to get under contract on a 5-unit, and only basic table of rent, expenses has been provided. Seller adamantly opposed to providing bank statements for income/expense verification. Is that a huge red flag? Are f...