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Megan Arzt Partial Rent received. Now it's late. What to charge?
6 April 2016 | 30 replies

So my tenants paid $1000 of the $1200 that they own me.  Rent is due on the first, but late fees don't kick in until after the 3rd (on the 4th).  The late fee is $30- day.  Do I charge them the whole late fee or pro-r...

Joe S. Does ceiling fans increase the rent rate or not?
19 September 2021 | 59 replies

Does ceiling fans/ light combo increase the rent rate or not?I just purchased a house that had nice lighting in the bedrooms, but was not ceiling fans. I know ceiling fans are just something extra for tennis to break,...

Henry T. What fees do your guests get hit with? Seattle 30 percent!!!
7 March 2023 | 40 replies

I'm quite shocked (and stunned) when I see how much is taxed on to my guest. Airbnb, for their fee,  seems to tack on about 14%, then City of Seattle(lodging tax) tacks on 16%, plus another $4 per night. Then Airbnb s...

Luka Milicevic Would you take a tenant with a prior eviction
26 February 2019 | 56 replies

Had a tenant apply. Qualified on income and checks every box. Filled out all forms properly, and communicates very well. Has an eviction on record 6.5 years ago. If they applied 6 mo from now it would have not even sh...

Danielle Hinderliter All my beginner questions in one post!
31 December 2007 | 8 replies

i am looking to do my first deal. i have no connections really and no money for sales ads, driving around, or other expensive "huge" marketing plans. I only want ONE house right now so i think that means 10 real selle...

Dee Ambler Sell primary residence or Keep as Rental
1 March 2024 | 19 replies

Sell or rent, that’s the question.
We have a single family home in a small town outside of Charleston, SC that we bought a year ago.
The house is not a great rental. It is very big. 6 bedrooms, 3400 sq ft and 3 stor...

Account Closed What amenities attract the best tenants?
22 January 2019 | 52 replies

I've seen in other threads that a lot of landlords basically always include a dishwasher and tile the shower, even for lower end properties. I'm wondering how BP feels about other things like washer/dryer, a/c, garbag...

Cory Lucas Thoughts on an appropriate response?
8 February 2022 | 42 replies

One of my tenants sent me this email. I’m having trouble coming up with a tactful way to say, “This isn’t my freaking problem!” LOL, anyone have something better than that to where it sounds like I care and want to he...

Joshua Zajac First Rental in a small town to reduce risk. Good or Bad?
2 February 2017 | 21 replies

So after a 2 year drought from BP I finally got my act together and really started to get my mind and personal financial affairs in order.  I will be debt free at the end of January.  I have already 2 months of an eme...

Alex Guerrero Is it better to list my house myself vs going through a realtor?
31 October 2024 | 29 replies

Looking to sell my home, but it is very much a home that will sell itself, how can i be the one to sell it insted of wasting money on extra fees of going through a realtor?