All Forum Posts by: Gene Paniccia

Thanks for replying James. I knew there was a 99.9% chance you would. 

It’s not a complete dump. 

If there is any way you could help me out I would appreciate it. 

Thank you both for the replies. 
I decided to lower the rent to $850. Hopefully this draws some applications. 

A couple months ago I bought my second rental property in Cleveland. The first one I got rented to a section 8 tenant in literally 1 day. 

This duplex has been on the market for almost 2 months. I accept section 8 and I haven’t even received a single application. 

Yes, it is in a not great area. 
No, it is not a complete dump of a property. 

Am I having trouble because it is a 2 bedroom or is the section 8 market drying up in Cleveland? 

Considering selling it and hoping I can break even or at least not lose too much money. 

Any useful/constructive ideas?

Thanks,

I hired a PM who agreed to manage my property for 8% of the rent. The house has needed some work done which the PM handled. I disputed a charge on my last statement (believing I've been doubled charged for some work). As I'm looking over their explanation I notice that I am being charged 8% of the rent received from CMHA. 8% from the rent the tenant pays and another 8% of the water bill which the tenant pays. 

Is this normal? 

Any recommendations for a roof repair company in the Cleveland area? 

Thank you. 

Thanks for all the replies. 

Didn’t think so. 
Thank you! 

I recently purchased a property in Cleveland. I found a tenant with a Section 8 voucher. Yesterday, I got my rental offer from CMHA. The offer is for $1,442.00. The tenant is responsible for $87.00. I'm being told, from someone with Section 8 tenants, that I can ask the tenant to pay me more than the $87.00. This would be in a separate agreement from the lease.

Is this true? Is this legal? 

I'm erring on the side of caution that this wouldn't be allowed. 

Thank you. 
I checked out the website. They only do short term rental cleaning like Airbnb etc. 

I’m looking for a couple recommendations for a cleaning service. I have a tenant moving in soon need the house cleaned up. 

Thank you