All Forum Posts by: Account Closed
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Post: 1st + last month + security deposit too much for a $2.1k/m rental
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Quote from @Russell Brazil:
It is not customary in Maryland to ask for first, last and deposit. If you do, you will not get the place rented. First months rent and 1 month security deposit is customary,
Thanks Russell, I saw a lot of other listings doing what you suggest. I appreciate your input.
Post: 1st + last month + security deposit too much for a $2.1k/m rental
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Quote from @Nathan Gesner:
Quote from @Account Closed:
I see in Maryland I can collect no more than 2 months rental total for security deposit.
So if I collect 1st months rent upfront, in general is that considered not part of security deposit?
Thank you
Thank you
Post: 1st + last month + security deposit too much for a $2.1k/m rental
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
I see in Maryland I can collect no more than 2 months rental total for security deposit.
So if I collect 1st months rent upfront, in general is that considered not part of security deposit?
Thank you
Post: 1st + last month + security deposit too much for a $2.1k/m rental
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Post: 1st + last month + security deposit too much for a $2.1k/m rental
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Hey BPers,
I have a rental I want to price at $2.1k/m.
My question is:
Can the average renter really come up with $6.3k up front to put down?
Maybe it's better to do 1st month up front + like a $3k security deposit instead?
I'm in Maryland - Baltimore County.
Thank you for your input and experience!
Dan
Post: How to not accidently kill one of my tenants?
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Quote from @Jim K.:
You're going to need a hammer drill and at least 5-inch Tapcons screws to make holes in the cinderblock. The drywall anchors you bought aren't going to do it. Drill larger holds in the handrail hardware if you need them, or use the Tapcon screws to install wood blocks (pieces of 2x4) on the wall and attach the handrail hardware to that. After that, a gorilla shouldn't be able to pull the handrail off the wall.
Thanks Jim, never thought of that idea!
Post: How to not accidently kill one of my tenants?
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Quote from @Todd Rasmussen:
@Account Closed
I'd use a concrete screw fastener like Dewalt's Ultracon. They make them small enough to fit handrail hardware and long enough to get into the masonry.
Thanks Todd - should there be some kind of anchor around the part of the screw that contacts the plasterboard though?
Post: How to not accidently kill one of my tenants?
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Hello,
I am trying to put in a handrail on my 1st floor steps, but stuck on one thing.
The wall appears to be plaster, with 2 sheets of plasterboard roughly 3/4inch total. Behind that directly is a cinderblock wall.
No studs.
What screws do I use to handle this so that it can withstand 200lbs of downward and outward load?
I purchased these on the right, and the handrail kit included the back on the left.
What is the way to do this so it's 100% safe to support weight?
Thank you for your time and knowledge.
-Dan
Post: Do recessed can lighting improve rental prospects?
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Thanks for the replies everyone, this was helpful!
Post: Do recessed can lighting improve rental prospects?
- Alabama
- Posts 38
- Votes 6
Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:
I've never found that cans in areas like living rooms, bedrooms are much of a bonus, except in fancy houses.
Kitchens - absolutely!
Going to have to agree. Thanks for the reply.