Renters Discussion
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Non paying tenants won't leave, can't evict(COVID) now claim mold
I have tenants in Virginia that have not paid rent for several months and I cannot get them out of the house. Last month they informed me they now have mold in the house. I have verified with a certified mold... View more
Cosigner Agreement Addendum
Hi all,I have a prospective tenant who doesn't quite qualify to rent my property (income is 2.7 times the rent and credit score 575). She has someone willing to cosign, but I have never done this before. My... View more
Buying First Rental Property with no income
Hello everyone. My question for you guys is this. Im currently on unemployment with no other type of income. Upside is i do have a savings of about 10k. Is there any way possible i’d be able to buy and invest is some... View more
Evicting a "squatter"
I have a tenant who allowed someone to move into the apartment and now wants him out.
The squatter refuses to leave and because he has been living in the apartment for some time and has personal property in the... View more
St. Louis rent for quadplex
Looking for some thoughts on rent for quadplex’s in St. Louis city. Around southwest garden. 2,400 sq ft so 600sq ft per unit. The property should be assumed to be fully updated, full rehab.Whatcha think?
how do i sublet an apartment?
Hi, I'm an 18 year old student and i have an studio apartment already furnished on my hands right now. The thing is i don't know how to rent it to other people ( preferably students) because 5 minutes away from my... View more
My First Investment -
Hi there ... I have an opportunity to buy two homes. Each home is a rental and each homes has (2) units. Currently, there is already (1) tenant in each home. Per the location, other homes in the area are renting... View more
Short rental for buyer before closing
Hello guys,I am selling this property and closing should happen sometime at the beginning of July. Mu buyer closes on the sale of his a few days before and asked if I would rent him the house until closing (just a few... View more
Long distance rental advise(beginner)
Hi everyone. This is my first time posting in the group. I am new to investing but have decided that I want to do some long term rental properties. I live in southern California, so unfortunately the market is a little... View more
Rental properties in Baltimore
New to real estate and I’m looking to buy my first rental property in Baltimore but need a little help on areas to buy in I believe I would like to do section 8 if you have some good ideas I would like to hear them... View more
South Florida House Hack tri/quadplexs
Hello all! Seeking as much advice and lovePossible from experienced investors!!I am in the South Florida area and looking to househack within an hour of Miami Gardens (I work there). Looking for a tri/quad plex using... View more
Cost-Benefit Analysis - Rental Units
Hi all, I’m currently the live-in Landlord at my first investment property. It’s a 2/2, has a nice front sitting room and rear living room, as well as an additional room behind the guest bedroom. A person recently... View more
Is the renter bugging the landlord too much?
We are new (to this property) renters (and looking to become landlords at some point in the future hopefully) and have moved into an older house. We love the house and have been taking good care of it, as the last... View more
Collecting rent from tenants
How do y’all collect rent from tenants?Me and my family recently came across an ad that seem too good to be true. It was for a rental on Craigslist. 3bed 2.5 baths all bills paid except water with a security deposit of... View more
Rental property HOA write offs
Can rental property HOAs be written off while filing taxes, as well as maintenance expenses incurred?
Myrtle Beach Short Term Rentals
I've seen some posts in the past on this, but couldn't find anything recently. I'm curious for those that own a short term rental in Myrtle Beach or those that have researched it, is there still cash flow... View more
Student housing - asking about lease before offer
I found a property listed on LoopNet and drove by it today, it’s located in Ann Arbor near U of M. I called the listing agent as I’m only in town for a couple days and haven’t found an agent yet.I was told they have a... View more
Sharing Backyard in Duplex
Hi! I’ll be househacking my first property soon. It’s a 2 story duplex with an L-shaped yard. My tenants will be occupying the first floor. I do want to have my own private yard space. Any suggestions on how to divide... View more
1st time home owner, is renting our home or selling better ?
I have a condo and in the future i would like to rent it out. My concern is if we leave it as a rental would me and my wife qualify for a second loan to buy a second home? Also is selling or renting our condo better?... View more
First time property owner questions
Hello everyone,I amA first time property owner. It’s my first full week week . We moved into our duplex last weekend. My current tenant has asked about her ice maker in her fridge , and about putting in a car door from... View more
Higher end rentals in the city
When looking for potential rental homes to own is there less of a chance people will rent in a nicer neighborhood ? I guess I’m pretty much asking what the best chance of getting tenants are because I don’t want to put... View more
Atlanta-area Property Management suggestions
Had to leave our current management company of 2-years. Our investment rental property is located in Lawrenceville/Lilburn/Duluth Georgia area. Does anyone have suggestions to professional managers you would recommend?... View more
I’m about to be homeless. I Don’t know what to do.
Hello, I hate posting this here but I am out of options. And I know in real estate that’s never fully true. I discovered BP in the process of doing research for my RE license course and I have got to say the community... View more
Can we be evicted for this? (Hospice related)
Hello,
My girlfriend caught her mom's nursing home performing elder abuse, and has it on record, and has proof.
She immediately moved her mom out of there and brought her to live with us here in California. We rent a... View more
Inheriting tenants! How much can I expect them to change?
First bigger pockets forum post so thanks in advanced for any advice!I purchased a 3 unit about a month ago and have turned over 1 unit, will be turning over another Jan 1. Rents were significantly under market so I am... View more