All Forum Posts by: Emily Pena

@Julia Lyrberg thank you Julia! 

@Meghan Carson Hey Meghan, thank you for your kind wishes. The property is in Greene County NY. I'll post pictures of the houseboat so you can take a look. I'm sure you'll be just as amazed as I was when I first saw it. Are you located in AR? 

@Jonathan Taylor Smith hey Jonathan! So nice to connect with you! I too never thought about a houseboat community until I owned a houseboat myself and started thinking of ways to make the investment make sense. I recently visited NC and am looking to go back soon. If you're free, we should meet up for coffee.

Does your pm firm work take on affordable housing projects? If so, I'd love to help. 

@David Griffin have you had any luck?

@Agatha Simmons Ensure that you are documenting everything that is occurring. No occurrence is too small. You should also notify the tenant when they are either in violation of a reasonable expectation of the properties use or condition whether specifically outlined in the lease or not. Provide them time to rectify the behavior. All this documentation is crucial when attempting to evict.

Hey Isadore, 

Send the tenant a notice of non-payment and have the tenant go down to their local public housing authority office, HRA, or Department of Social Service office and provide them with the notice. They'll request proof of income, proof of residency, and non-payment notice. 

While the tenant is applying to have arrears paid, have the tenant apply for on-going monthly rental assistance. This process usually takes anywhere from 30-45 days depending on the county.

Hi BiggerPockets! 

I am an seasoned real estate agent and affordable housing compliance manager in NYC with some experience in the Hudson Valley Area. I currently own 2 investment properties, 1 in Orange County and the other in Greene County. I am currently working on bringing to life a houseboat community in New York.  I'd love to hear about your projects and offer my help in anyway that I can!

Looking forward to connecting and sharing my journey!

Best,

Emily