General Landlording & Rental Properties
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Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening & Renting Your House
We just completed one of the more important guides for landlords and I thought it important that we make it visible here on the forums. These are both MUST-READS!
Tenant Screening: The Ultimate Guide
At over 5,000+... View more
How To Evict a Tenant: The Ultimate Guide
Hey guys - We just put out another guide in a long line of epic content . . .How to Evict a Tenant: The Definitive Step by Step GuideThis is about as comprehensive as it gets. If you are a landlord or are thinking... View more
Renting to a Instagram star?
I’m renting out my home and had a IG influencer apply. She makes great money 4 times what rent is a month. And her W-2 reflects that. She does have one account in collections but as second position. ( was a co-signer... View more
Tenant refusing termite treatment
Hello landlords and friendsI have bought a quadruplex in Tampa FL and inspection showed termite in the building. I have informed tenants that I will be doing tenting for termite treatment and offered payment for their... View more
Can I just forfeit a property?
I have a property in Detroit that I'm leaning towards walking away from but since my buyers backed out for tenant-related reasons I'm stuck. Can one just forfeit a property? No mortgage and in decent condition.
Good Accountant in Rock Hill, SC
Hi Everyone, I’m looking for a good accountant in the Rock Hill, SC area that’s experienced in real estate. Any suggestions?
What to look for in property managers
So, Im new to the investing game, but I do know that I do not want to deal with property management. I'm focusing on Buy and Hold or BRRRR properties and will be hiring property managers for the rental portion. For... View more
Newbie to Real-estate Investing and Property Management
Hello BP family! I’m a newbie to the real estate game. I located in Fayetteville, NC and I’m interested in getting started. I have a hustler spirit and I’m very resilient! I’m looking for a mentor in my area. I’m also... View more
Connect with local multifamily Investors
Hi Everybody,
I've been in real estate for 7 years in the Tampa Bay Area as a realtor/investor. I have decided to go full steam ahead with learning everything I can about rental properties, more specifically, 5+ unit... View more
Episode? - Carpet/cleaning costs
I've been trying to find a BP episode with a guest that had a lease that did a great job of letting the tenant know up front all the costs related to repairs. In particular the guest talked about the cost of carpet... View more
New tenant paying low rent wants a garage door opener
I just closed on a long-distance duplex last month where I inherited one tenant paying under-market value. My property manager just signed a section 8 tenant today paying market value. The property is in great shape... View more
Renters Insurance - What Company & Minimum Coverage
Any recommendations for a few good renters insurance companies? I have properties in Alabama and was curious.Also, what minimum coverage requirements are typical these days? Thanks in advance!
Selling the house after lease expires
Hi, My property is in CA. So, does CA require landlords to provide “compensation” for each tenant in the household for them to move out in order for me to sell at the end of a legally contracted lease (when expires),... View more
Is ending a month by month legal during Covid?
I have a month by month lease in CA and I notified my tenant it's not renewed and she needs to leave. No cause. Just not renewing the lease.
The tenant took legal advise and a lawyer non profit organisation contacted... View more
Handyman recommendations in Chico CA
I'm not happy with my Property Manager so I'm thinking of self managing any team resources such as handyman anyone can recommend in Chico California?
Just starting out, use VA loan?
Currently in search of any advice regarding utilizing a VA loan for a house hack and if a long-distance investment would be a good idea, suggestions?
Investment Properties: Cash Buy to Refi.
First off, I'm not sure why the banks call it a "re" finance when you currently don't have financing on a property because you bought with cash. Maybe someone else knows... I've basically gotten the "we don't want... View more
Hold or sell primary residence as investment property?
Hi all,
I currently have a single family house with a separate guest suite. It is essentially two units, 1B/1Ba, 3B/2Ba. I am looking to move out of the 3/2 and am trying to decide whether to sell the property or... View more
CDC moratorium and tenants won't leave after lease expires
I am a property owner, and I rent an SFR in Florida. Tenants moved in March of 2020 and stopped paying rent in May. They submitted a CDC declaration stating Covid-19 impacted them. The lease expires at the end of next... View more
Selling when rental lease expires
Hello,
Excited to be joining this "big" family. I am a newbie.
Have a question to ask for your help -
(1) When my lease expires on my rental property and I decide to sell, what would be the process?
(2) Will tenants... View more
Scranton Property Management Recommendations?
Wanted to see if anybody has any experience with property management companies in the Scranton area? Thanks
Commercial property conversion to multi-family
Hi,
An idea popped in my head regarding the coming (and current) housing crisis... What if it would be feasible to purchase a vacant commercial building and convert it to a multi-family/apartment/condo. Yeah, it may... View more
Price for Installing Sub-Meters for Water in a 70 Unit Multi-Unit
Hi BP Community!
I am looking for prices on sub-metering water, there is a deal that I am interested in but the water bill last year near about 90K, and totally owner paid. A water bill back won't work on this... View more
Ending a tenants lease early (Virginia)
Hello BP community!
I have 3 tenants in a SFR that I manage myself. Their lease ends on June 30th, 2021 but I would like to end it two months early on April 30th. They have been paying under market and are very... View more
Airbnb & Short Term Rentals - New Financing Restrictions
Investing in an Airbnb or VRBO vacation investment property just became more challenging.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced financing restrictions for condo buildings that have a concentration of units... View more