Cody Barrett
Refinishing floors by yourself for a rookie like me?
Shoot it is expensive to have someone come in and refinish floors. I never had to get a quote before and I had a GC come in today and check out my plans. He actually told me to scale back a bit and not renovate as m...
Alec Khlebopros
Finding a Tenant.................................................
As I get prospective tenants emailing me, would you have them fill out credit and backround check before you would show them the property or after. My thought is if they don't qualify whats the point of wasting my ti...
Jake Sablosky
Handyman basing quote on lead paint concerns
Hey there BP experts! I closed on my first rental prop (4-unit student housing) in October and I'm totally new to working with contractors. The property is old, built in 1911. It has some rodent issues and I want to g...
Nathan Gesner
Topic du jour: are Landlord laws getting better or worse?
I'm bringing this up as a topic of discussion because what happens in the most liberal cities/states has a tendency to work it's way to other states. I like to see what's coming our way.Forget the COVID rent moratoriu...
Jeff Piscioniere
TripAdvisor vs. Airbnb
Am I missing something with TripAdvisor?!?!?! It seems that I only get inquires with TripAdvisor/Flipkey! Everyone asks whether our cabin is available and what the rate is. Isn't this something that should be clear ...
Steve Wald
Purchased property from wholesaler and previous owner won't move
Hi all - I am hoping someone can provide some guidance. I closed on a nearby property November 30th, allowing the previous owner to occupy the property until December 15th as she said she needed the money at closing t...
Jeff J.
legal advice: Security deposit
I have a tenant who recently moved out. During her tenancy her boyfriend totally destroyed the back entry door (cost $600). He is now in prison and supposedly will pay restitution to me when he is release. The per...
Anne Coleman
Using Facebook or other social media to screen tenants
HI, I was just wondering if anyone is using Facebook, instagram, etc. to make informed decisions on potential tenants in addition to all other background checks and references. If so, how are you approaching the us...
Mary Eubanks
Tips for rules to put in place when renting
I am closing on our first long term rental. Any tips or rules to have in place is greatly appreciated!
David Floyd
Like kind exchange of 2 properties for 1
Im trying to sell two investment SFH in Florida on the coast that are only returning about 5% (net income/property value). Both are totally paid off and Im looking to do a simultaneous like kind exchange for a propert...