Michael Wentzel
Giving back to tenants?
Last year we tried something new. In early December, we sent both our tenants (we only had two units at the time) a Christmas card saying thank you and enclosing a $50 gift card. We did it mainly to say thank-you t...
William C.
Inherited tenant of 30 yrs wants me to renovate?
So we inherited a tenant who has lived in the same unit for over 30 years and the place smells like feces, urine, among other things. Shes an older woman in her 90's who can't really take care of it herself, and cle...
Maura O'Connor
Is there a good cigarette smoke detector with WiFi or memory?
I would appreciate any recommendation for a cigarette smoke detector that either can be checked remotely by WiFi or that has a memory function. I have a tenant in one of my units in a nonsmoking building who is smoki...
James Pettinelli
Investing out of state
I was initially trying to invest in locations within 1-2 hours driving distance of where I live in Northern VA, but then it occurred to me that that's a very limiting approach. But how do I invest out of state? How ...
Jake Moran
How to structure a flipping partnership with a contractor?
I met a contractor who did some work on my personal house, and when found out he does a flip from time to time, we agreed to work together. The roles would be:I would put in some cash and do all the work aside from th...
Cassie Villela
True Submeter (water submetering company) for triplex?
Hello! Just wondering if anyone has firsthand experience with True Submeter (www.truesubmeter.com). I manage a triplex and would love to submeter the water, but the HOA prevents us from doing it through the water comp...
Gregory Montalto
You have the keys. What do you do first w/ rehab property??
Situation - You've just closed on a new property. It needs significant repair / renovation work. Your goal is to fix it up and have it rented or on the market as soon as possible.
What is the very first thin...
Harry Case
Difficulty Finding Properties to Wholesale in Sacramento, CA
I am a wholesaler in the greater Sacramento, CA Market and I'm finding it difficult to locate deals for wholesale. Forget the MLS. Properties there are being snapped up at near ARV prices. I don't even know how the...
Donnie White
Become an agent for the benefits?
I am considering becoming an agent primarily for accessing MLS and a bit of experience and networking. I dont particularly wish to quit my current occupation (I'm a Merchant Mariner, so I'm gone most of the time anywa...
Brian H.
Your thoughts on two potential renters...
I have had my first rental ad out for almost a month. Wanted to get the rental filled by 5/1, but if I need to wait for better candidates I will. Much rather wait for better renters than jump the gun into a nightmare ...