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Scott E. Airbnb Guest Refuses to Leave or Pay Rent for 540 Days
17 October 2023 | 76 replies
She is human garbage.
Account Closed Are you living off the rent you collect?
23 October 2020 | 12 replies
We have had issues with a neighboring property, weeds, garbage, car parking etc. we call the City and they resolve it with the property owner.Sure we have expenses like any multi property owner; but we know how to landlord and underwrite properly.
Shannon Park Looking for the best out of state market!
8 June 2022 | 76 replies
Everyone else on your team will be transaction-based and not really involved after a purchase.We're in the Metro Detroit area, so you may want to follow our blog here on BP, but at least read the following posts:How to “Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesIn our experience you will need to:1) Learn to "Maintain to the Neighborhood", not your personal standards2) Tenant-Proof everything you can Hard surface flooring, not carpeting (too easy to trash) Same basic paint for everything No garbage disposals for them to break Only spring-type doorstops also with plate on the wall Glue rubber mats under sinks to prevent water damage Sheet aluminum on walls around stovetops, for easy grease removal Towel racks - screw 1x3 to wall studs, then screw rack to that Install low-profile downspout ext, not aluminum that always disappear Plan on cleaning gutters and leaves up in the fall as tenants won't Avoid garage door openers3) Have a great application screening process: Check credit for evictions & convictions, utility collections Focus on employment/income stability Require bank or debit card statement - you'll be surprised what they spend their money on!
Rodney Lorenzo The bad neighborhood I invested in may kill my investment
2 January 2024 | 90 replies
But to also just load it up with whatever garbage off the street with a pulse so you can inflate your properties value to dump the flaming mess on an unsuspecting buyer. 
Evan Parker Congratulations! You Gentrify: Displacing a Community
7 August 2019 | 200 replies
What about areas that were once beautiful and became garbage areas?
Sean Starkey I am low on capital so I am going to become a master at deal analysis
6 February 2023 | 9 replies
@Sean StarkeySpending the time to create a calculator that has proper sensitivity to the risks involved in your investment strategy is always a wise move,The challenge will be the accuracy of the numbers as garbage in equals garbage out.
Daniel Haggar Parking problems in multi-unit, need ideas for a resolution
12 May 2020 | 13 replies
I dealt with this garbage when I repositioned my properties and I can tell you that you will be on parking cop/tenant dispute resolution duty going forward.The only way to deal with irrational children who are throwing a tantrum is to reward them with a picnic table and $50 grill.
Account Closed HELP first deal MIGHT be TOMORROW - Deal Analysis - 4plex
23 January 2016 | 14 replies
Any other mandatory expenses like garbage and inspections are going to further eat into any profit you may have.
Maria Callaghan Do you avoid HOA properties?
28 June 2021 | 57 replies
The first year hoa fee was 219$, included lawn service garbage and internet.
Billy Whitmore NOTE FLIPPER PROGRAM:
18 April 2017 | 13 replies
Complete and utter garbage.