We have a large 4 bedroom 3.2 bath brick townhouse that is the crown of our rental properties. We decided to sell the property during the pandemic to get the highest price possible. However, in our state, tenants have the right to purchase the rental property first. Bummer! We were really looking forward to getting […]
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#Landlord Survival in a #Pandemic! #landlords #realestateinvesting
Do you have a tenant who is having trouble paying the rent during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic? The CARES Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President, gives tenants who are renting properties financed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae an extra 90 days to pay their rent without fear of eviction. Many states […]
Stone Tile Floors Beautiful but Hard to Clean! #realestatetips #propertybrothers
Stone tile floors are very popular with homeowners and tenants, however they can be very difficult to keep clean. We have owned a 1 bedroom ground floor condominium for 30 years. The previous owner upgraded the kitchen floor from vinyl to a gorgeous red stone tile. Our most recent tenant was a couple with 2 […]
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When a Police Officer Applies to Rent from You! #propertymanagement #landlord #landlords
We own a 2 bedroom 1 bath condominium in a working class class neighborhood. Sometimes, there are security issues, such as burglary, vandalism, and car theft. Therefore, when we screen tenants, we look for tenants who don’t scare easily. When we rented to the previous tenant in 2015, the rent was $1150. Now, we are […]
When You Like #Tenant Who is Behind on Rent! #propertymanagement
We have a one bedroom condominium with a tenant who has been renting from us for 8 years. She is a 33 year old single professional who has paid her rent on time. She rarely calls or complains, so we don’t increase her rent at the rate in inflation. As a result, her rent is […]
How to #Save $1,500 on #HVAC! #propertybrothers
A few years ago we purchased a 2 bedroom 1 bath foreclosure condominium in a highrise building built in 1966. The condominium has 3 old HVAC systems that are fan coil units. All 3 appeared to be original equipment so we knew they would need to be replaced them at some point in the near […]
Ground Floor Condo Plumbing Backup & Leak! #waterdamage #propertybrothers
The disadvantage of owning a ground floor condominium is that “everything flows downhill …” Whenever there is a backup or stoppage, it occurs at the ground level due to gravity. We have owned this particular condo for 27 years, and have never had any major problems with it. Our tenant is perfect because she pays […]
When #Tenant Borrows Security Deposit … #tenantscreening
We posted a 2 bedroom condominium for rent. The condo is located in a lower middle class area, so it was taking longer than usual to find an acceptable tenant. A 41 year old man submitted a rental application. His initials are DA. DA had fair credit, an acceptable salary, and a good landlord reference. […]
11 Tips to Create #Income from #Rental Property! #realestate
It is no secret — we believe that owning rental properties is one of the best ways to generate positive cash flow and build wealth! Why? Here are 8 tips to create income from rental properties. See below for 3 bonus tips from HandsOnRealEstateInvesting! 3 Bonus Tips from HandsOnRealEstateInvesting! Consistently charge late fees when tenant […]
When Bidding on #Foreclosures … #realestate #foreclosure See Videos!
Bidding on foreclosures is riskier than making an offer on a property listed for sale by a private seller. The reason is because foreclosures are sold “as-is,” meaning the seller offers no warranty on the condition of the property. If the property has been vacant for awhile, problems can fester and grow worse over time. […]