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All Forum Posts by: Eric Gerakos

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Quote from @George Red:

@Eric Gerakos this may be a silly question, but how do you deny partial payment... the tenant has been paying by Venmo/Cashapp (which may be a problem in itself) or are you just saying in terms of setting expectations with the tenant.

Per the original issue, circling back to confirm that I connected with a lawyer I've used before and they suggested to just issue a standard termination of month to month tenancy which requires 30 days. So if everything goes well tenant should be out by end of June (fingers crossed) and if she stays afterwards then proceed with eviction. If she does not pay moving forward I will have the option to file an eviction based on non payment which I may run concurrently during the process of the 30 day notice. Ohhhhh the fun part of land lording.


 George, I actually have in my lease that partial payments won't be accepted. It sets a legal precedent that moving forward the tenant can continue to string you along for the rent every month because they can show that you accept partial rent.

George, never accept partial payment of rent. It sets a precedent as to what you will accept and delays eviction.

Post: Investment Strategy with Today's Interest Rates

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Instead of fighting the high interest rates as a borrower, take advantage of them by being a lender. Conservative LTV first trust deeds are currently paying over 9% and generate good cash flow when buying doesn't make sense.

Post: Death of tenant

Eric GerakosPosted
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  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Be sure to get her out  before she stinks up the place. Then find another tenant.

Quote from @Joseph Bui:

I've done it multiple times as that's how I normally structure my BRRRR deals. Pay cash for the property and the rehab, then do cash out refi.

Ditto. My method as well.

Post: Would you accept this tenant?

Eric GerakosPosted
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  • Costa Mesa, CA
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No.

Post: Baltimore homes for $1?

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Those homes are money pits…..

Post: The Forever EVICTION

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
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You bought a very cheap(undesirable) property in a cheap(undesirable) neighborhood. Those properties typically only attract undesirable tenants. Real estate pricing is based on demand and desirability so very cheap properties are often money pits with high maintenance and high vacancy. They look great on paper but the reality is often quite different. Better to pay more and buy property where people actually want to live. Better appreciation, higher rents, lower maintenance etc. best of luck to you.

Post: Removing a tenet on subsudized housing

Eric GerakosPosted
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  • Costa Mesa, CA
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Tenant……