Landlord Form Reviews

Landlord Form Reviews

Craig CurelopBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes

Hello everyone,

Thank you to those have purchased BiggerPocket's recently launched landlord forms! We are currently working with lawyers from every state to create state-specific forms for all 50 states + Washington D.C. You can keep track of our progress and access the landlord forms here: 

http://get.biggerpockets.com/forms/index/

For those of you that purchased, we would be grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review on this thread. This will ensure that the landlord forms are of quality and to help others decide whether the forms are right for them. 

Thank you!

BiggerPockets Team 

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Depew, NY · Member since 2017 · 44 posts · 40 votes
8y

I just purchased the NY forms yesterday evening so I cannot provide feedback on the forms themselves, but I will say there is room for improvement in their marketing.

I was on the fence for a while because the image on the forms page shows what appears to be a single page lease. Yesterday I saw a Facebook ad where it stated it is an 11 page document (not mentioned on the /forms/ny page) so I decided to give it a shot. When I went to buy I couldn't find the page anywhere...BP dashboard, store, menus, BP search, and Google all turned up nothing. I eventually had go back to my FB app multiple times until I received another ad with the link. So my suggestion would be to improve accessibility and details given on the page to promote the forms.

Also, the FB ad mentioned BP will be updating the documents once a year to keep up to date on the state laws. It does not mention whether or not those who purchased the forms would be given the new version or if they would need to be purchased again?

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  • Craig CurelopBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    @Chanise P. - Rather than make tenants pay utlities, some landlords charge a flat utility fee of say $75. So if the rent is $900 and the utility is $75 then the renter will be responsible for $975 per month. 

    If you wish to have the tenant pay all utilities then you would put a $0 here and say in the lease that they are responsible for utilities. 

    I believe that should answer your question, if not please let us know! 

  • Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 47 posts · 15 votes
    8y

    Hello,

    I just purchased the Florida forms. Is there a way to receive a sample filled out form to see what kind of information is expected where? 

    I will have to re-read the forms again to see if I have any questions or comments but they seem pretty well written.

    thanks,

    Attila

  • Craig CurelopBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Post Falls, ID · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    Hey @Attila M. - We are working on a video now that shows how to fill out the forms. 

  • Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 47 posts · 15 votes
    8y

    Awesome!

  • Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 47 posts · 15 votes
    8y

    One more question. Why is it required by the tenant to provide a liability coverage? I did not ask until now my tenants to provide insurance and I wonder if potentially would be an issue for some to actually provide one.

    thanks,

    Attila

  • Jordan HarrisonPro Member
    Investor · Washington DC · Member since 2017 · 21 posts · 2 votes
    6y

    I'm interested in purchasing the DC Landlord Forms, but wanted to a basic overview of whats covered.  A screenshot could do it.  I just didn't much information or reviews of the product.   

  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Jordan Harrison:

    I'm interested in purchasing the DC Landlord Forms, but wanted to a basic overview of whats covered.  A screenshot could do it.  I just didn't much information or reviews of the product.   

    CLICK HERE: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

     This has a video that explains the lease and shows images of the pages.

    The DIY Landlord Book4.7247 Reviews
  • Involved In Real Estate · Dallas/Ft. Worth · Member since 2013 · 21 posts · 0 votes
    6y

    It wants me to purchase them, but i thought the pro account gave me access to them? I'm sure i'm doing something wrong. Please advise. 

  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Ryan Ray:

    It wants me to purchase them, but i thought the pro account gave me access to them? I'm sure i'm doing something wrong. Please advise. 

    Try emailing [email protected]

    The DIY Landlord Book4.7247 Reviews
  • Involved In Real Estate · Dallas/Ft. Worth · Member since 2013 · 21 posts · 0 votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:
    Originally posted by @Ryan Ray:

    It wants me to purchase them, but i thought the pro account gave me access to them? I'm sure i'm doing something wrong. Please advise. 

    Done. Thanks!

  • Investor · Sellersburg, IN · Member since 2017 · 16 posts · 5 votes
    5y

    Do these forms cover what I would need for a SFH house hack with month to month tenants? Or are they only for traditional year long leases for entire properties/apartments? I made the mistake of allowing people to move in without leases & I'm trying to correct that.

  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Jake Steele:

    Do these forms cover what I would need for a SFH house hack with month to month tenants? Or are they only for traditional year long leases for entire properties/apartments? I made the mistake of allowing people to move in without leases & I'm trying to correct that.

    The form allows you to enter a term (start date - end date) or on a month-to-month basis.

    The DIY Landlord Book4.7247 Reviews
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