Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs. Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level. The Situation: Our ...
Gudia Kaur
Abandoned stuff in house bought in Auction
I am new to Real Estate Investment. Recently, bought a house in Auction that have everything still there, clothes, furniture, shoes, photos on wall and dressers, food in kitchen, vacuums, and all personal items. Its a...
Amir Vahab
Private Money Lending
Hi Everyone, I am a residential flipper in Atlanta, GA and I have a few questions regarding private money lenders. I have personally flipped 2 homes, but I am now in the process of developing a business plan to solici...
Matt F.
Renting to parents?
As many boomers enter retirement and want to downsize any one have any experience renting to their folks ? Everything legit I mean, signed lease, fair market rent etc??
Thanks !
Pablo Pinasco
Replacing HVAC
Hello,Any recommendations for a good central AC brand. I don't want top of the line, just a good middle of the road AC. I believe the unit has to be a heat pump (AC/heater) with an in unit condenser. Its for a cond...
Christian Bors
Declining a tenant's application
I have a prospective tenant that filled out our application. Originally, her fiancée and her 3 kids were going to move in. I told them our process and standards we require for our rental units. First, they must fil...
Jeremy Porter
Mastering Rental Property Finances: A Property Manager's Guide to Expense Tracking
Effective financial management is absolutely crucial for achieving success in the competitive and dynamic rental property business. Property managers hold a key position in the process, as they are responsible for ens...
Ruiyue Guo
Whether it's a discrimination to require tenants' income 3* more than rent
I want to share my real awful experience in recent days for applying for apartment in Chicago !!!I am an international student graduated last December, and get a job in Chicago which start on March 20th. After my hous...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Michael Sarrail
Turnkey Properties overpriced?
Can of worms being opened? Yes, I know ... sorry. But I do have what I believe to be a legitimate question and hope to get some honest feedback.Now, I know there are lower cost options on buying rental properties. You...