All Forum Posts by: Jeffrey V Andersen

@Anthony Wick  Thank you for confirming what I was leaning towards when it comes to these duties.  I feel the same way and when paying for lawncare and snow removal it really makes it a challenge to gain any profit.  I'm going to add "My lease also specifically states sidewalks for snow removal, and also states if the city fines me for any failure to comply with this will result in the tenant being charges asap for the cost (not from damage deposit), and could be grounds for eviction."  That is great advise!!!  

@Brad Hicks Thank you for that.  Also great advise!  I received a call this morning that everything was clean up.  We will see. :)  Hopefully the rental market continues down a strong path.  If this goes well I'm hoping to purchase a couple more duplexes.  

@Dan Vleck Thank you!  That's also great advise.  I would love to get plugged into the Landlord Association.  Looking for a contact if you know of anyone.    

@Brad Schaeppi Thank you!  She is a decent tenant and pays rent on time just not the cleanest.  My intention is to keep her in the unit.  You are correct my mind was wrapped around the "benefit of the bargain" as she does pay on time or has in the past.  

Thank you Tim!  That's great advise.  We will be signing a new lease in September which we will make sure that provision is in the lease.

Hey guys we are crazy nervous but very excited about starting our path down financial freedom.  We are prepared to do the work needed.  We just recently purchase two older duplexes.  They are going to require some work but are at 100% occupancy.  I have a few questions.  The tenants are responsible for handling all utilities except garbage (required by our city).

• 1.  We are from Minnesota so there will be snow to deal with.  Is this something that we should be required to pay for each month?
• 2. Same question as above for lawn maintenance.  We are currently paying someone to mow the lawns.
• 3. One of the units has an old car and some junk that is owned by one of the tenants.  We received a letter to have it cleaned up.  My plan was to send a letter requesting them to clean it.  I'm guessing they won't.  I will go clean but is there a protocol when dealing with this situation?  Should I send a bill for the clean up?  Are we dealing with any issues with their property?
• Thanks for any advise.  Like I said this is a new adventure for us.  Excited to get plugged into this community!!!