Collin Thibodeaux
Oregon - Problem Neighbor Ruining Rental
My wife and I are renting out a townhouse we purchased and lived in about 5 years ago in Washington County, Oregon. It's a shared wall on one side. We had no problems with the neighbor we shared a wall with at the tim...
Bianca Rodrigues
Tenants and rent increases
Hi All,
When purchasing a multi with existing tenants paying below market rents, how do you go about increasing rents? Do you provide some sort of incentive?
What happens if a tenant doesn’t want to accept your ren...
Justi Moor
Rookie Rehab Dilemma 2-Family
Hi BP! I just bought a duplex fully occupied and the tenants are paying; but well below market rent at $1000 and $800 for 4-bedroom units. Both units need a new kitchen and bathroom. I have decided to renovate one uni...
Jonathan G.
Finally got rid of home warranty company
So finally got rid of this garbage warranty service. Originally had it on an out of State rental when we moved in 2012. As I started reading Bigger Pockets I started to realize how to better manage my in state propert...
Kelly Conrad
[Help] Difference between Landlord 101 and license?
Hey!So I am wanting to make sure I am being proper, but the City of St. Paul's website is not clear on this. I need to make sure I've covered my bases with regards to being licensed, but I'm not sure if the Landlord 1...
Tom Murray
1st eviction: Reimbursed for legal fees? Back rent? (SoCal)
Like @Brandon Turner said, it's not a matter of if, but when, you happen upon your first eviction.After closing on a 4-plex, just over a year ago, we quickly got local property management in place (we're a few hours a...
Phil B.
HOA to POA with new rental restrictions
Morning, we have a successful investment property (single family home) in Georgia. When purchased two years ago, the home was in an HOA that had no limits on rental properties. The home owners are now voting to chan...
Denise Gold
Tenant without Established Credit and Foreign Parents
Hello,
I have a prospective tenant who is foreign. She has just graduated from college in the U.S. on a student visa and is looking for full-time employment (her visa is valid for another 10 months). She has not ye...
Michael King
Can the Bank Tell You Which Unit you Must Occupy
Good evening everyone.
I am in the process of purchasing a multi-family property. I plan to move into the property with my wife. The bank that is financing us wants us to provide proof of residence after we close....
Carleton C.
Should I do upgrades for my rental property
I’m on the fence about if I should upgrade the inside of my rental property and I’m looking for advice.
Right now, the home is rented out with the current tenants leaving on May 31st. The new tenants are scheduled t...