Looking for feedback from experienced landlords/investors on a security deposit dispute and what you would consider ordinary wear and tear versus tenant damage. I had a 14-month lease on a furnished rental in Charlotte, NC that I used for rental arbitrage. The security deposit was $2,700. I absol...
New CRE owner here. One year into owning a 6 year old 8000 sf flex space that my main business leases 1/3 of with 2 other tenants. All NNN leases and predictable CAM except this past year we had to reseal and stripe the parking lot for the first time. I envision this to be part of CAM. Would you ...
For those buying distressed or value-add properties in Cleveland, where do you find things tend to go wrong most often? Is it accurately estimating the rehab before closing, finding reliable contractors, staying on budget, managing the project from out of state, or getting the property rent-ready...
Hello everyone, I am looking to invest in the Birmingham area. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good property manager in the Birmingham area? I want someone who is pretty responsive throughout the home buying process also.
Hi All, I am trying to find a property manager for a property that I own in Smyrna, GA. How do I look for good one and what are the right questions to ask to avoid and future issues. Thank you, Akshay
Our PM has gone MIA, so we need a new one. Blueprint called me through Bigger Pockets referral finder program. If you have experience with them handling your rentals I'd appreciate your thoughts (here in the forum or a call, whichever you prefer). Thanks.
I need to find best option, ChatGPT suggested Netlify.com but wanted to see all options before I have my developer connect it and go live. I already have the site built and ready to go.
As we head into fall here in the Denver metro area, I've been revisiting snow removal clauses before lease renewal season kicks in. Denver and several surrounding cities have ordinances requiring property owners to get sidewalks cleared within a set window after snowfall — but a lot of leases I'v...
Curious how other landlords/property managers here handle this. When you need to send something formal to a tenant (late rent notice, lease violation, notice to cure, etc.), what's your actual process? A few things I'm trying to understand: Do you mail it yourself (certified mail, regular mail), ...
I know a building with four apartments on the top floor. Years ago, one of the owners started having problems with the roof. Leaks. A team of roofers came. They repaired it. It leaked again. Another team came. Same story. At some point even the professional building manager seemed to more or less...
Hello all hope you all had a great week! So our tenants moved out and left a huge mass to us. Overgrown lawn, a lot of trash and personal furniture and stuff left behind. The house will need extensive cleaning and painting, repairs, etc.. And they owe us rent too but they expect their deposit bac...
Hello fellow Landlords, I am owner of a 14 unit apartment building in Baltimore. When I took it on 2 years ago it had only 2 paying tenants, and required a lot of repairs to the building and each unit. I live a 4 hour drive away from the apartment building, and so can visit it only once a month o...
Hi, On 8/21/2026, both me and the tenant e-signed a 1 year lease(apartments.com standard lease) for a SFH. Her move-in date is 9/4/2026. In regards to the security deposit, the lease mentions "Resident agrees to pay a Security Deposit equal to $2,500.00 on/or before signing of this Lease.". After...
Every vacancy is an opportunity not just to clean a property, but to prevent expensive surprises after move-in. One thing we've learned from managing a large portfolio is that turnovers shouldn't focus only on appearance. Cosmetic repairs matter, but operational systems matter even more. Before e...
I have a single-family property that had been rented out for 4 years without any significant complaints. I just moved in new tenants, and I was quickly told that the AC is not cooling. I immediately had my HVAC tech inspect the unit and he said the AC unit is working properly. Upon further discus...
Property location = Sherman, TX. It is a simple tiny house 1Bed,1Bath. It has been over 6 years since I have had a NEW tenant. I noticed that my last tenant had a renters insurance policy (without me mandating). In 2026 is it normal to REQUIRE this from tenants? What are Pros/Cons? Grateful for a...
Hello everyone, Has anyone used Vekser for property management? I spoke to them over phone today. They provide comprehensive PM services nationwide for short/long term rentals including property turnover, tenant placement and ongoing PM for only $50/month. No additional fees for property turnover...
Everyone talks about deep cleaning and touch-up paint during turnover, but curious what people actually check beyond the cosmetic stuff. Empty unit is the one time you can really get eyes on everything without working around someone's schedule or belongings. Started using turnover as a checkpoint...
I currently run my portfolio of 22 units. It’s is made up of single family houses, 3 duplexes and a 5 unit. I’ve been fortunate enough to have several tenants for over 15 years. Some of my tenants pay cash, others are on Section 8 and part of the rent is paid via the housing authority and the res...
I am closing on my first investment duplex property in two weeks in Ohio area, i live 3 states away. I have received about 15+ bad review from landlords about property manager in the area and how they do a terrible job and ghost their landlord, lose future tenants and just nightmare review so i a...
Curious how other landlords here handle something. I'd guess 90% of the texts I get from tenants are the same handful of questions. When's rent due, is parking included, when do I get my deposit back, stuff that's already in the lease, it's just easier for them to text me than dig it out themselv...
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for Denver property managers that specifically handle Furnished MTR's (furnished finder). Primarily looking for someone that could handle manage the tenant turnover duties (move out/move in checks, cleanings, be a local resource when maintenance issues arise, e...
For years I made repair vs replace decisions by feel. Water heater's making noise, HVAC feels sluggish, I'd guess whether it had another year in it or not. The problem with gut feel is it's usually optimistic. Nobody wants to spend money on something that's still technically working, so the bias ...
Rent-by-the-room still gets pitched as simple math: Take a 4-bedroom house. Rent each room individually. Collect more than you would from one traditional tenant. Operationally, we're seeing a much more competitive picture. Residents have choices. Two rooms in the same house can perform completely...