All Forum Posts by: Brad Larsen

Was that a question for me or the tenant? :)  I used to offer extended leases for a  monthly reduction in rent to cut down on move in and move outs, which is very hard on houses.  Due to inflation, I'm only offering 1 year leases now and increasing my rent by $200 a month.  Next year, if inflation continues to be an issue, I'll up the rent another $100 a month.  I pray people think carefully about who they vote for in 2024, but I'm not the one living paycheck to paycheck so while I don't like it - it's not affecting me the way it affects others.

I rarely have turn overs, I just had 1 unit turnover, first time in 3 years and it was re-rented within 12 hours of listing it.  I increased the rent by $200 a month and signed for only 1 year.  My units are in a prime location and we are extremely good landlords, but this couple has me really irritated.  

I can tell them they are free to go but why?  They've not asked to go anywhere and in fact, they are signaling they would like to sign another 4 year lease, which of course I will not do anymore. I don't care if they stay or go but I'm not letting them out of their lease, offering a cash out or giving back their deposit in order for them to go.

In fact, my question was - how to deal with them and if I could legally charge them for the service call since their humidifier was the issue with the AC. I have conditioned them to take advantage of my generous property management style and I need to reset their expectations.  I've never had anyone take advantage of my generosity as they have. 

Thanks for your response!

For those of you with rental properties, who do you use for your banking? I am considering Baselane or Stessa. Does anyone have experience with either banks? I don't really need property management software as I have a PM. I was banking with BoA but can't justify the fees anymore.

Hello, BP community,

I am looking for a Property Management company for a Quadplex in Copperas Cove,  Texas. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Nick

I have two two-bedroom apartment for rent (950 sq/ft). I just had a prospective tenant ask me if I'm OK with him having 4 support animals. These are labs at about 60 lbs per animal. Normally I accept two 2 animals if they are preapproved. I understand you're supposed to accept support animals (with a letter from a qualified therapist?) and there are no limits as to the number of animals (?). A quick check on Google tells me that it isn't all that hard getting the said letter. Logic alone tells me that there has to be a limiting factor. You can't allow a tenant to bring in a herd of animals, even if you could collect pet rent + pet deposit (Which I believe you can not for support animals). Or am I wrong? Thank you for your suggestions and/comments.

Hi everyone. My wife and I want to get out of our contract with our property management company but I'd like to do this with the advice of an attorney or lawyer specializing in long term rentals. Any recommendations? Thank you. 

I have properties in San Antonio, TX and was wondering if anyone had any debt collectors to recommend for unpaid rent.  Post eviction attempt to collect.  Preferably a company who specialized in rental properties. 

Good morning, I am seeking recommendations for a pool company to take care of my rental in San Antonio. Looking for regular cleanings and pool maintenance. Thank you 

I am renting a 2000 sq ft single-level single-family home in Millsboro, DE. All the prospective renters have dogs more than 25 pounds or in the restricted breed list: 

American Bulldogs
America Bully
American Pit Bull Terriers
Boxers
Staffordshire Terriers
Rottweilers
Akitas
German Shepherds
Doberman Pinschers
Mastiffs
Malamutes
Great Danes
Cane Corso
Chow Chows
Huskies
Wolf Hybrids

I am curious how people on this forum apply weight and breed restrictions to renting single-family homes.

Thanks

Basically, my wife and I are military and moving away soon. For two reasons, (1: our house is probably bigger than what most military families in the area are looking for. 2: our private room on AirBnb has been relatively successful) we are seriously considering doing a STR instead of a long term renter. We were going to go the Evolve (STR management company) but we saw a forum from years ago on BP that strongly advised against it. I guess I'm curious if there are any BP members who have done STR self management from afar?

Open to suggestions and/or past experiences. As a bonus if anyone has had experience with Evolve more recently than 2021, I'm super open to hearing your feedback on the company!