Stewart Thompson
Newbie But In Need Of Direction
I hate to do this, but I do need some specific answers as I have a weird and limited situation.I currently work for my father, but I hate it. Those of you who have worked for family may be able to relate to that. I ha...
Dustin Mercer
Mold found in rental after moving in
Hi All - I’m a new member but my wife and I have been following this board for some time and really appreciate all the great conversations! I finally have a question worth signing up and posting :)We recently sold ou...
James Ross
Interview questions for property manager
Hello BP!Continuing my trend of posting on topics that I'm currently learning about; I've been looking for a new property management company (PMC). My current one, while competent at placing tenants, is not very comm...
Jeremy H.
Installation Questions - Still learning the costs
I'm in the Louisiana area and have a handyman completing a lot of the repairs on a foreclosure I recently bought - this one will become my primary residence. I want to make sure I'm not getting taken advantage of on t...
Ross Slane
Long time roommates in house that I own, should I have a lease?
I currently own my home and share it with three roommates who pay me rent. They are all long time friends and like family to me. One roommate has lived with me for 6 years, the other for 4 years, and the third is my b...
Nick Rini
Turnkey investing as an option
Is turnkey investing a cop out or a lazy option? I was looking at McKinnis in Kansas City and it seems reasonable but not too good to be true. Just curious as I’ve seen some info that says to steer clear.
Sam Valme
New Face in the DMV!
Hello BP Members!I feel like I've finally found a (metaphorical) home! But before I get into all that I'll start with a quick intro. ;)My name Sam Valme (pronounced "val"-"may", Haitian decent). I am a software engine...
Chandler Ludwick
Is the LLC path common?
I like the liability protection an LLC provides, but everything I read says that banks won't lend to LLC's (or allow to deed to an LLC normally). So do most of y'all not go the LLC route? I am assuming then you would ...
Account Closed
Huge issue with tenants
Hi All, it is going to be a long post..
I have a house in Evanston (sub Chicago). It is rented to 6 students. I emailed them asking if they stay at the house when pandemic began. They did not respond. I have a clause...
Mahesh K.
companion dog
I was driving by one of my properties when I noticed my tenant had a pit bull in her unit of the duplex (spring valley CA). The duplex has a no pet policy.
My property manager gave her a 30 day notice to cure...