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I understand it varies but if you have a .5-1 acre infill lot what would be your average lot prep expenses? How much would you add for not being level or if treed lot? Thanks!
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Hi Investors!
What effective ways do you use to collect rent? Has any of you used PayPal? I collected the earnest money from one my of tenant via PayPal and I found it really convenient. The money transfer from the ...
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Just wondering how you all handle these type of situations. In all my RI rental agreements I charge a late fee of any rent that comes in after the 5th of the month. (rent is due on the 1st). I have a tenant who claim...
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This will be my first time finding a Section 8 tenant for a property I recently purchased in Kansas City (MO), and I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips or tactics that I could use to ensure I get a clean, no-drama t...
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I'm closing on my first investment property this week! Since this is all new to me, I'm looking for some advice and I had some questions about self-managing the property. 1. Would you recommend periodic check-ins at t...
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Wondering how many of you use illegal aliens for help with your rehabs. Does anyone check out their contractor to make sure he is not hiring illegals?
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Hello BP ,Herewith is a copy of my tenant's text. She is renting one of our rentals which is on a high end complex. (High ceilings with exposed beams, 2BR 2.5 Ba, all granite counters, all hardwood....and at least 20 ...
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I am looking to see what people are using for processes on screening tenants. Meaning what forms/communication do you use and when to screen a potential tenant and the paperwork to get to rented. I'm sure the process ...
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We have listed our very first rental property to rent and our first perspective tenant says he is separated from his wife and they are trying to sell their house which they bought in 2008. My concern is that I'm sure ...
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Hello,Any free online software that you recommend that will do everything from tenant selection to advertise the rental property on different websites and do background check?Thanks,