Ari Bachrach
The most annoying item to dispose of: tires
I bought a terrible house in a good neighborhood about a month ago. No one else wanted this house so I was able to get it for a great price. The house is a gut rehab, but even more than that, there's one thing that sc...
Rachael Palmer
Rental license needed to sue tenant?
Hi everyone,
I came across the forum and there seemed to be some very knowledgeable folks out there so I'm hoping someone can help. I currently own a condo in Center City Philly. I used to live in it but le...
Ali Chami
HOA had tenant in condo I bought...
...can I go after them for damages? I purchased a condo from the bank recently. The owners who lost it had vacated some time ago. In order to recoup lost HOA fees, the HOA rented it out.
The unit is not in t...
Joe S.
Utility question for furnished housing
Utility question for furnished housing. So on a furnished house that you are leasing month-to-month or however long the tenant wants to stay with utilities included can you limit how much utilities are used? Basically...
Anthony Irgang
Are REITs a good investment?
Has anyone had any luck with REITs? If so could you point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
Sara M.
Unreported gas leak, intentional damage to property
For the last 18 I rented to tenants who pretty much trashed my duplex. My main concern is there were FOUR gas leaks found in the basement. I noticed right away the day they moved out. The gas company came out and shut...
Michael DeStefano
How much to charge in a security deposit?
I've been mulling this over for a while now and I'm not sure how much is the right amount to charge in a security deposit. So I wanted to get some opinions. My gut says something like "two months the rent" but that ca...
Hendrix P.
Where Should I Have My Tenant Send The Rent Checks?
I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental property and trying to get all my ducks in a row. As of right now I have't settled on a property management company and not sure how long it will take to settle on one....
Leigh Mueller
Long-term leases, good or bad idea?
Hi BP family,
I have a group of med students who would like a long-term 4 yr lease. Has anyone had any experience with long-term leases? Are there any specific clauses I should add to my lease?
When to sign lease? ...
Matt Kennington
Tips for filing against a tenant in small claims court (Houston)
Short Version: My wife is helping her father manage a rental property in Houston and we need some tips for filing the paperwork in small claims court for damages and unpaid rent. We didn't have to actually go through ...