All Forum Posts by: Jordan Myer

First time investor…looking for input on PM companies that deal with section 8. Thanks 

Hey Investors,

Do you buy home warranty for your rental ?

For example: 

I thought this can be a good way to avoid big repair cost for old homes.

Thanks,

Orhi

My tenant signed a lease 3 days ago.  We did a complete walk-through of the house - no smells, etc.  This morning she is contacting me saying there is a strong "pee" smell in the kitchen and she believes feral cats are living under there.  Is it the landlord's responsibility to take care of this?

Thanks

Hey everyone! Quick question for my property managers. What is the best CRM that you have found for managing clients? Currently using HubSpot. But curious if there are better options/recommendations! 

 Thanks for fast reply. At the very beginning, the PM wanted to list BELOW market price, I didn't agree. So it was listing at medium to high market price until now adjusted to lowest market price but still higher then their suggested price. I mean with such PM experience, what they can only do is lower the price under market price to get a tenant? Where is their marketing skill?? 

Is it Ok to take pictures when inspecting every 3-6 months in property with tenants present during a lease? These would just to document the state of the property.

Would it be braking privacy laws?

The property in VA.

Thank you!

How often, if at all, do you recommend walking your long-term investment properties? What I mean by ‘walking’ is either you personally, or your PM, physically walking through the unit to ensure the renters are taking care of your property. 

Hi all, 

I am a new investor, looking to expand my portfolio. I already have a property in San Antonio and I am looking for recommendations for Property Managers. I would love to find someone who is able to look after my tenant(s) in a timely manner, with long experience and is investor friendly. 

Any recommendations, suggestions will be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks in advance !

I had a tenant for two months. They got evicted for not paying rent and eventually left, but on their own terms. It's a 20-year old rich kid that has zero accountability. His dad is very wealthy and is a bully

His son left owing 18 days of rent, cleaning fee, late fees and some lawn maintenance fees because he didn't mow the lawn for 30 days and mowing the lawn was part of the lease. 

The dad wants a full deposit return minus the cleaning fee, which is not even connected to reality. He also mentioned that he thinks there is a gas leak in the rental unit and his son had to go to the doctor twice to get treated for head aches. This is a totally made up story. It never happened. I interpret this as a threat and intimidation. I have all the documentation needed to show that he gets zero deposit back and still owes an extra $1500. 

All deposit disputes are handled in small claims court in my state, no exceptions. If we go to small claims court, I win. He doesn't have a chance. As a result, I think he is going to try alternative methods. I am expecting a threatening letter from a lawyer in 1-2 weeks. Any ideas or suggestions on how to handle bullies? 

My fairly new renter who has a company paid stipend for the rental home expenses wants to remove her husband and add her new boyfriend to the lease. (I told her he needed to be added if over 18). Now wondering if I truly want this new, possibly non-financially capable person to really be on the lease. Is it required? What if she leaves town to next company move (stated as a possibility) and he stays and doesn't pay rent. Looking for good advice please & thank you! 

*I used Zillow for her and her husbands background checks/lease signing so now I can't get another background check run on new guy...