Floods, evictions, and bad property managers on ONE rental property?! These are the kinds of things that spook rookies out of real estate investing altogether. Fortunately, many of these issues are avoidable, and today, we’ll equip you with some property-saving advice that could help you prevent a major blunder!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! While scouring the BiggerPockets Forums this week, we stumbled on a full-blown horror story that involves several problems with the same property. Tony and guest co-host Noah Bacon have encountered similar issues throughout their investing journeys, and in this episode, they’re going to break them down and show you how to handle them. You’ll learn why you should think twice before passing up on a sewer scope, how to adjust your tenant screening process and avoid evictions, and how to effectively manage your property managers!

Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question on the BiggerPockets Forums!

In This Episode We Cover:

Why home inspection packages aren’t just another sales scam to ignore

Why doing your due diligence upfront could stop you from buying a “problem” property

How to save thousands in eviction costs with a “cash for keys” offer

Why you need to create strict tenant screening requirements (and stick to them!)

The number one attribute to look for in a property management company

How much money a new investor should be keeping in reserves

And So Much More!

Links from the Show

Ashley's BiggerPockets Profile

Tony's BiggerPokckets Profile

Join BiggerPockets for FREE

Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group

Get Free Property Management Software for Landlords with Hemlane

Buy “The Book on Managing Rental Properties”

Property Manager Finder

See Tony and Noah at BPCON2024 in Cancun!

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again

Connect with Noah

(00:00 ) Intro

(01:00 ) $30K Sewage Repairs!

(07:34 ) HUGE Eviction Costs

(20:14 ) Property Management Woes

(27:53 ) Advice for New Investors

(30:53 ) Post Your Question!

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