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All Forum Posts by: Jeff Bousquet

Jeff Bousquet has started 27 posts and replied 91 times.

Post: Chasing rent money!!! C class

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Charlie Moore

I have two class C property's. Half the tenets are late each month, and I half to pick up the money. Which I think it due to the lack of technology abilities. Either way as long as there current - I'm cool with it. And by dropping by monthly I can see if there trashing something.

Post: Rural investing or strategies

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@John Turner

I have a 4 unit in a rural town sub 3k in population. There's no trash or mail service. It's one of my best rentals for cash flow. I also never have a issue filling the apartment. It seems there are plenty of people in need of housing that cant buy. There are only a few options for apartments including mine. The biggest drawback is the age of the building and lack of local contractors. I also expect there won't be much appreciation long term.

Post: Should I renew a habitually late tenant that pays the late fee?

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

If the tenet is current then it's real just a nuisance that she's paying late. If you don't renew then you have to deal with the unknown. The next tenet may not pay at all or destroy the property. Or they may be perfect. Personally, I'll take the late rent plus the late fee over the unknown.

Post: Insurance for 1800s House

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Sylvia B.

I have a 4- unit built in 1880 insured by All State. No issues.

Post: Has the feeling gone?

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Alan Pederson

I think it's normal to burn out a little when you do everything yourself. I've gone through a similar path: three years - three house. All needing work and mostly vacant at closing. I have a young family, demanding job, and am in a full time MBA program.

Either way, a day working at the apartment is much better then a day at my "career" job.

Post: Jesup GA and surrounding areas

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

Any investors in the SE area of Georgia around Jesep? I'm thinking of buying a single family to rent for the next few years, then occupy it as my primary. There seem to be a lot of places 100k-125k range. Is there demand for rentals? Quality property management?  I see a wide range of rents. Any insite would be great.

Post: Living Of Rental Income/Retiring Early

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

How lives off rental income? How many doors, and how long did it take you? What are your challenges?

Post: Investing into the Laundromat Business

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Paul M. DeAngelisi

Have you invested remotely before? I don't see a lot of laundromats for sale in my local area.

Post: Anyone ever used Cozy.com

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Willard Blair

Cozy is solid. I use it for rent collection, and it doesn't cost anything.

Post: Do you list for rent before home is viewable?

Jeff BousquetPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Rhode Island
  • Posts 93
  • Votes 52

@Bruce Archer

I've listed apartments before work is complete and it haven't gone over well. People can't look past what's currently in front of them. I think it's best to wait until it's complete.