I have had tenants pre-pay 3 months, 6 months, 8 months, even 1 year. While you cannot ask for that amount, if they want to.. take it. However, I agree that some-one that says they will pay 6 months or whatever upfront does require an extra layer of screening.

I think it`s more the eviction and collections that piss most people off, and when they try and get a loan etc and see my company on their credit report. As for cash, never anything over 300.00 in the office over night. And keys are in a hidden safe, and a gun in ......... Yes it goes with...

Kevin, Don`t blame him, I know him. Since we posted our address we have been broken into twice, and robbed from the front yard once. John

I would be interested in taking a look at your property, you can`t PM me on this site but can grab my e-mail from my site. thx John

We have showed units mid-construction and have had excellent results. As said above, let the potential tenants pick the paint, flooring etc. Of course from a pre-determined list. It works well. Some people cannot envision the end result but most people can. John

Hard, yes. Nightmare, depends on who you speak to, I was at court today in and out in under 2.5 hrs. I have found from easiest to hardest. 1. 60 Days Notice (purchasers/owners own use). 2. Non-Payment of rent. 3. Damages. (depending on amount) 4. Pay them off. (Word gets out quick not...

Not sure about where you are but here in Brantford, you have to get permission from City Hall to cut down any tree. But this was a recent introduction into the bylaws. Best to call City Hall and just ask. John

We generally approve the color (no hot pinks etc :-). Must be a neutral or color that would not put people off (think re-rental) Take some before photos, and tell them you want a quality job, and they are responsible should they not do it right. (paint on trim etc). Remember to take the color...

Average we have seen for a high-eff is around 3500. Depends a lot on venting and existing duct work John

You must give 24 hr notice stating reason for entry, day and time (between 8am and 8pm). You do not have to meet her demands and now is the time to make it very clear that as the landlord you intend to follow all regulations but you are in charge not the tenant. Well said, invest4profit. I...

QUOTE (investmart @ Mar 18 2009, 12:28 PM) Hi, I wanted to ask if as a landlord I should prepare the apartment, lease or myself differently in any way for a tenant on disability with epilepsy(?) One of the potential tenants has epilepsy. he sounds like a nice guy and I just wanted to know if I...

1,000 for a whole new 10 x 10 is about right. Assume 4 sheets of drywall, bucket of mud/tape/screws/insulation etc. And 4 visits. 1st to tear-down and install drywall and 1st coat of mud, 2nd visit for sand and 2nd coat of mud, 3rd for sand and third coat. And then another visit to sand and...

QUOTE (Bottlejack @ Mar 15 2009, 06:48 PM) I am looking for a form or all the information the I should have a tenant that is being inherited signed. e.g. if there is a deposit payed, the amount the they are paying, who owns the appliances, last rent increase..... any help would be great, not...

When in doubt, try WD-40 http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/ Always have some of it handy. John

EVICT, or at least get the ball rolling (file the L1), you can always wait till the 1st of March and file on the 2nd if no payment is made. If a tenant calls you before the 1st, explaining situation you can work with that (although still follow procedure N4 etc). Tough times happen to...

QUOTE (robertmcilwrath @ Feb 2 2009, 10:17 PM) situation fourplex renovated and to be sold as an investor would you rather purchase the building with 4 empty units, pick your own tennants and your rent or purchase with units occupied looking for opinions dont be shy Defiantly empty...

QUOTE (CJGreen @ Feb 2 2009, 05:59 PM) What do YOU do when a tenant offers less than the full amount of the rent with a promise for the rest at a later date (in this case towards the end of the month)? I am on the verge of taping an eviction notice on the door of a tenant for a property in...

My 2 cents, Rona We used to use Rona all the time, service was fantastic, pricing was great. And if you bought the contractor sales guy a coffee before you showed up, you could get massive discounts. Go to the contractor desks and get friendly, it will save you. They have since shut down...

QUOTE (investmart @ Jan 6 2009, 10:48 PM) Hi again, A potential tenant mentioned he will need "an intent to rent form". He was told "from Ontario Works that the landlord just make up the intent to rent form its almost like a receipt". I guess i have no issue providing it but can anyone...

QUOTE (investmart @ Jan 2 2009, 09:02 PM) Hi Everyone, A non-married couple is applying to rent a 1-bedroom apartment. She is working he is not. For those who pull potential tenants` credit reports, would you pull both credit reports or just hers and put just her as the one responsible for rent...