Mark Page
The Future of STR’s?
If you invest in Short Term Rentals, are you concerned about the future of this type of rental? It’s like everybody hates us! I have my first in Big Bear Ca, and after only 4 months ( during the slow season) we been...
Casey Charkowick
Analytical Paralysis, Help!
Hey BP Folks! I've been VERY trigger shy over the last few years, and as a result missed out on a few good opportunities. I have one in my lap now that I think is a go, but still a bit paralyzed. It's a 3 family, two...
Janet Arthur
Will have to go into foreclosure. Where do I start?
My husband & I have been in florida from the UK for 2+ years. Our visa expires in early 2008. We have just heard that his employment sponsorship will not now go through. They have changed their policies. We own 4 ...
Michael Hooper
5th Unit in Cincinnati Quadplex
I'm about to close on a Quadplex in Cincinnati OH. The property has 4 units, all 800 sq ft, but in the basement there is a 500 sq ft room with a bathroom. I'm wanting to convert it to a studio apartment to make some e...
Peri Eryigit
Do you pay a tenant finder fee?
Does anyone pay a tenant finder fee to a property manager or agent?
We have a property manager that we pay 8% of rents to plus a tenant finder fee. He also wants to be paid per showing because we've had many showing...
Matthew MacDonald
Seller Will Not Negotiate
Good morning from sunny San Diego, Over the weekend I made an offer on an SFR that is currently on the market. The Seller's agent let me know that the Seller rejected my offer, and is not interested in negotiating th...
Ursula B.
After Almost 10 Years as a Landlord...
...I finally had to evict my first Tenant. I've threatened eviction before, even filed the documents and had a court date, but have never made it to the hearing before now. These tenants were placed by a former prope...
Damir Kamber
I need advice please
Alright my fellow investors, I need some help with the current situation I am in. My wife and I are looking to sell our condo in the midtown Atlanta area. We have a tenant who has been renting from us for almost 3 yea...
Jeff J.
moving a tenant out so another can move in: getting nervous!
I have a tenant that is moving out March 31st and another tenant is moving in at noon on April 1st.The old tenant does not have her act together and I worry she won't be out in time. She has not scheduled a moving tr...
Gavin Lewis
Switch from Realtor to Loan Officer?
I have been a Realtor for about 1.5 years and have done relatively well. However I was recently approached by a Lender who offered me a job as a Loan Officer. I wanted to see if anyone had made the switch (or visa ver...