Kevin McGuire
Freakonomics podcast: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work
Thought folks might find this episode interesting:http://freakonomics.com/podcast/rent-control/(and couldn't figure out which forum to post it under!)
Emanuel Ohunwu
Investing security deposits in the stock market.
Has anyone ever considered placing security deposits in the stock market? I'm talking about dividend paying stocks such as Google, Apple or Microsoft. It's an idea I've been playing with. My rental property is in Fort...
Nick Johnson
Minnesota Furnace broke - Renter demanding discount
We recently had a furnace break two weeks ago and the renter is demanding a refund. The night we were notified, we examined it found some loose connections and got it running again. The next day it broke again we de...
Anders Nordberg
I have two potential tenants but not sure which to choose!
So I am currently looking to replace my old tenants in my house hack and have gotten a lot of interest. Roughly 70 people have reached out to me to see the property! I have had a few showings and today got two appli...
Bobby Esposito
Make my own lease? Pay a lawyer? New investor
Hi all,In the process of purchasing my first rental property. I have my tenant lined up already. Was wondering if I create the lease or pay a lawyer to write my lease? I would much rather avoid the fees of a lawyer an...
Peter Cooke
I am a tenant and lost my keys
I am a tenant and I lost they key to my the entrance of my apartment building. I went to them to try and get a replacement key but my landlord is trying to make me pay mid-lease term to re-key the apartment building ...
Marcus Mears
AZ Investors/Mentors Welcomed
Saying hello to everyone from Mesa, AZ! I am new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself. The wife and I started out at the beginning of the year by binge watching/listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast and ...
C Michael Sundius
when the property manager keeps the late fees
as frustrating as this is. it really brings up an interesting question when the owner doesn't get a share of the late fee.say the rent is $100 and the late fee is $10. in january the tenant is late but pays $100 rent....
John Yu
Keep security deposit due to early termination
I have a renter that broke the lease and moved out early. In the lease agreement they signed says "Security Deposit will be not be refunded to the TENANT and will be used as a penalty for early termination of the Leas...
Rachid B.
Cash for keys question
My tenant has finally agreed to takee the money and move out. But, he is asking me to give him an additional free month stay on top of the cash i am offering him. How do I proceed? Should i accept?Also, I would apprec...